Nigeria Customs Reaffirms Commitment to CSR, Pledges Support for Sister Agencies
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and pledged sustained support for sister government agencies in the discharge of their statutory mandates.
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, gave the assurance on Thursday, 25 September 2025, when he received the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Professor Tunji Olaopa, and his delegation at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja.
Adeniyi underscored the importance of institutional collaboration, describing the visit as a symbol of the enduring friendship between both agencies.
“In our private discussions and what we have seen here, it is obvious that it is good to maintain good neighbourliness. For us, this visit represents the expression of continued friendship and cooperation that we have enjoyed over the years,” Adeniyi said.
Highlighting the Service’s CSR record, the CGC recalled that in the first quarter of 2025, the NCS adopted a secondary school in Wuse, Abuja, where it reached more than 2,000 students with learning tools and equipment. He further revealed that as part of its 2025–2026 capital projects, Customs is remodelling the school’s assembly hall and installing solar lighting facilities.
“Many of our officers began their careers in Wuse, and our professional history is not complete without reference to that community. We still see ourselves as part of the Wuse community and are committed to giving back,” he stated.
Responding to the Commission’s request for operational vehicles, Adeniyi assured that Customs would consider the matter within available resources. “We may not be able to do everything at once, but the most important thing is our commitment to assisting sister agencies,” he added.
In his remarks, Professor Olaopa lauded the NCS for its reforms and innovations in revenue generation, describing the Service as “a partner in progress.” He stressed that the Commission’s visit was intended to strengthen institutional ties and seek support for its operational requirements.
“We are proud to be associated with the incredible strides that the Nigeria Customs Service has demonstrated. The President himself acknowledges the innovations brought to revenue generation, and we consider Customs a model for other agencies,” Olaopa said.
He disclosed that the Commission had recently launched a strategic plan and expressed optimism about deeper collaboration with Customs, particularly in CSR and infrastructure development.
The meeting concluded on a note of mutual commitment, with both institutions pledging to sustain cooperation and partnership in the pursuit of national development.
