By Peace Udugba
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi II, has praised the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, citing President Bola Tinubu’s public commendation of the Customs boss as evidence of the confidence reposed in his leadership.
The monarch described Adeniyi’s stewardship of the NCS and his contributions to community development as a source of pride to the ancient Ife Kingdom and the Modakeke community.
Oba Ogunwusi made the remarks on Thursday, May 28, 2026, during the annual Eid-el-Kabir gathering hosted by Adeniyi at his residence in Modakeke, Osun State.
The event attracted traditional rulers, political leaders, senior Customs officers, community stakeholders, family members, friends and associates.
According to the Ooni, President Tinubu’s public expression of satisfaction with Adeniyi’s performance reflects confidence in his leadership and the achievements recorded by the Service.
“We are very proud of him and the work he is doing. When Mr President publicly expressed satisfaction with his performance, it was not a casual statement. It reflects trust in his capacity and the results he is delivering. What he is doing in the Customs Service and in the community shows that he is a unifier,” the monarch said.
Reaffirming the support of the Ife Kingdom for the Customs chief, Oba Ogunwusi added: “He brings people together, and that is what leadership is about. We will continue to stand by him and pray for him.”
In his remarks, Adeniyi expressed appreciation to the Ooni, community leaders, family members, friends, associates and other well-wishers for their continued support.
He described Eid-el-Kabir as a season that underscores the virtues of sacrifice, gratitude, obedience and service to humanity.
According to him, beyond the festivities, the gathering provided an opportunity to reconnect with people, strengthen relationships and reflect on the collective responsibility of building stronger communities and a better nation.
The Customs boss said the NCS had continued to record significant progress in revenue generation, trade facilitation, anti-smuggling operations, technological innovation and corporate social responsibility initiatives in line with the economic objectives of the Federal Government.
He noted that the Service remains committed to supporting President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through reforms aimed at facilitating legitimate trade, enhancing national security, improving compliance and creating opportunities for economic growth.
Adeniyi further disclosed that the NCS has continued to invest in community-focused interventions across the country, including educational support programmes, healthcare initiatives and other projects designed to improve the lives of Nigerians.
He pledged that the Service would sustain reforms aimed at strengthening its operations and delivering greater value to the nation, while assuring stakeholders of Customs’ commitment to professionalism, transparency and service excellence.
The Comptroller-General also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the country and assured Nigerians of the Service’s continued support for government policies geared towards economic prosperity and national development.
