On Thursday, the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, affirmed the organization’s dedication to achieving its ambitious revenue target of N5.1 trillion for the year 2024. This commitment was declared during the decoration ceremony of recently promoted officers held at the NCS headquarters in Abuja.
Adeniyi acknowledged the significant challenges faced by the NCS within the economic landscape, as the organization plays a pivotal role in generating revenue to support the national budget. He underscored the crucial role of hard work and unwavering dedication among NCS officers to meet the substantial revenue target set for the year.
In his address to the newly promoted officers, Adeniyi called upon them to take the lead in realizing the NCS’s revenue objectives for 2024. He emphasized the importance of engaging stakeholders in the organization’s operations and highlighted the critical role the NCS plays in facilitating economic activities for both importers and exporters.
Adeniyi encouraged the officers to approach their responsibilities with the utmost integrity, recognizing the trust placed in the NCS by the President and the nation to oversee this vital aspect of economic development. He stressed the need to avoid disappointing stakeholders, the economy, and the President, urging the officers to prioritize integrity in their actions as they work towards achieving the ambitious revenue target.
