The executive committee and entire members of the Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) has congratulated DCG, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his appointment as the acting Comptroller General of Customs.
SACN, in a statement signed by its President, Eugene Agha, expressed confidence that Adeniyi’s appointment will immensely benefit the Nigeria Customs Service given his wealth of experience across all relevant spheres of the Customs engagements over the decades.
The statement reads, “Sound in training and practice across all relevant spheres of the customs engagements over the decades, we have no doubt that your appointment is merited and will immensely benefit the NCS in particular and the country in general.
“Sir, with Nigeria presently in dire need of moral and economic rebuilding, your appointment as a man of integrity and impeccable attributes raises hopes. Therefore, though the tasks ahead are daunting, we are confident in your capacity to produce outstanding success on all fronts. To that end, we pray to God to guide your decisions and bless your works.
“On our part as a body of maritime correspondents of major national dailies, electronic and online media, having worked closely with you over the decades as Customs National Public Relations Officer and Area Controller, among others, we assure you of our support towards your success on this saddle.”
SCAN comprises maritime correspondents from Television Continental (TVC), THISDAY, BusinessDay, The Guardian, Daily Trust, Nigerian Tribune, The Nation, Daily Sun, Leadership, New Telegraph, Authority Newspaper, Ships and Ports, Daily Asset, Blueprint, City Business News, Maritime Today Online and SlyeNews Nigeria.



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