The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has received the Outstanding Revenue Collection Award at the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), held on Sunday, 7 December 2025, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Speaking at the event, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, disclosed that the CGC was selected from 44 distinguished recipients drawn from institutions across the country following a rigorous assessment of public service performance.
The SGF further commended Adeniyi for his discipline, transparency and professionalism in revenue administration, describing his leadership as “a clear reflection of the kind of public service Nigeria needs at this critical moment.”
Akume added that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) under Adeniyi has shown “commendable consistency in surpassing revenue targets, tightening border management processes and restoring public confidence in institutional service delivery,” noting that his nomination was both deserving and inspiring.
He stressed that NEAPS aims to strengthen a culture of recognition in public institutions, reminding recipients that “public offices are held in trust for the Nigerian people.”
Answering questions from newsmen after receiving the award, CGC Adeniyi expressed deep appreciation to President Tinubu, the SGF and the organisers for the honour.
He said the award was “a personal inspiration but, more importantly, a tribute to the dedication of the officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service.”
Adeniyi dedicated the award to the entire workforce, noting that it would further boost morale as the Service intensifies efforts to improve revenue collection, strengthen border security and advance trade facilitation.
“This recognition challenges us to work even harder. It reinforces our commitment to making this country proud through credible revenue administration and service that reflects integrity and excellence,” CGC Adeniyi said.
CGC Adeniyi was among the standout honourees at the ceremony, which attracted a high-profile audience including the Governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Kano and Zamfara States, as well as the Director-General of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and other senior public officials.
The ceremony formed part of the second edition of NEAPS, organised by The Best Strategic (TBS) Media in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), to celebrate individuals and institutions delivering exceptional service to the nation.
