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CGC Adeniyi Receives NIJ Fellowship, Commits to Multimedia Centre for Journalism Development The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has been conferred with a Fellowship Award by the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, marking a significant recognition of his professional achievements and contributions to national development. The conferment took place during a special convocation ceremony held on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, where the CGC noted that it holds personal and professional significance. "This institution planted in me a set of values that I did not fully understand at the time, but have lived by ever since: professionalism as a standard, not a performance; discipline as a habit, not an event; and continuous self-development as a personal obligation, not to an employer, not to a rank, but to oneself", he stated. Highlighting the broader significance of the award, Adeniyi said the recognition extends beyond his person to the Nigeria Customs Service as an institution. "What it means for us is that while we render service to our country, some people somewhere are watching and our day of rewards can actually come like this." As part of his commitment to the institute, the CGC announced plans to support the establishment of a modern multimedia and resource centre to enhance practical training for students. "So we would be working with the school after the conduct of needs assessment to put up a building, a two-story building that would be a multimedia and resource centre. So we'll be having a radio station, editing suites, production suites, we'll be having a place where they can integrate all the major components of multimedia, audio, video, animation, text, images, and all of that", he said. In his remarks, the Chairman of the Governing Council, Olusegun Osoba, described the event as historic, revealing that the conferment was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He noted that the CGC is the first alumnus of the institute to receive the fellowship, adding that the honour is reserved for individuals with outstanding achievements in their fields. "He graduated from here and has been a shining example of an ex-student of this institute in his area of endeavour." Similarly, the Provost of the institute, Gbenga Adefaye, said the award reflects the enduring values of the institution, including discipline, ethical responsibility, and intellectual rigour. He added that the CGC's career demonstrates how these values can translate into impactful leadership beyond journalism.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commends CGC Wale Adeniyi for delivering a modern, forward-looking facility that enhances Customs operations and strengthens capacity for greater efficiency, during the inauguration of Gateway International Airport and the FOU Zone ‘A’ Complex.

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Customs, NMDPRA Tighten Ropes on Fuel Diversion ...As Customs Backs New Export Point Guidelines ​The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) are strengthening their collaboration to combat the diversion of petroleum products intended for domestic use and to safeguard Nigeria’s energy security. This renewed partnership, highlighted during a meeting between Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi and NMDPRA Executive Director of Distribution Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ogbugo Ukoha on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, at Customs House, Maitama, Abuja. During the engagement, CGC Adeniyi reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to strengthening interagency cooperation, particularly in safeguarding Nigeria’s domestic energy security and ensuring that petroleum products meant for local consumption are not diverted to neighbouring countries. He noted that collaboration between both agencies had already produced measurable results, especially through Operation Whirlwind, which he described as a model for intelligence sharing, joint enforcement and coordinated field operations. CGC Adeniyi said the Nigeria Customs Service remains fully aligned with ongoing reforms in the petroleum regulatory space and will continue to provide technical input, operational feedback and border management expertise to support the implementation of new guidelines being developed by the NMDPRA. He commended the Authority for its efforts to harmonise legacy processes with the Petroleum Industry Act, stressing that clear and efficient export point procedures are essential as Nigeria moves from being a net importer to an emerging exporter of petroleum products. “We welcome every initiative that strengthens energy security and ensures that the gains made in reducing cross border diversion are not reversed. Our shared responsibility is to protect national interest, support legitimate trade and maintain a transparent system that stakeholders can rely on. We will continue to work closely with sister agencies to achieve these outcomes,” he stated. In his remarks, the Executive Director, Ukoha, said the NMDPRA enjoys a longstanding and productive working relationship with the Nigeria Customs Service, noting that Operation Whirlwind remained the high point of that collaboration. He explained that both agencies deployed personnel, exchanged intelligence and jointly monitored petroleum products in border corridors, leading to a marked reduction in cross border diversion. Ukoha said the purpose of the visit was to brief the CGC on newly developed guidelines for designating export points for petroleum products as Nigeria’s refining capacity expands. He said the NMDPRA is engaging key institutions, including Customs, the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and the Nigerian Navy, to ensure the guidelines reflect operational realities before implementation. He recalled several field operations and strategic engagements with the Customs leadership, including the joint launch of Operation Whirlwind in Yola, where both agencies reinforced their commitment to curbing diversion and securing the domestic supply chain. He added that while enforcement had played a major role in reducing irregular movements of petroleum products, the removal of fuel subsidy had significantly reduced the economic incentive for cross border smuggling. According to him, the NMDPRA will continue to work closely with the Customs Service to sustain progress and ensure that petroleum exports are properly regulated without exposing the country to energy security risks

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