The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has won the Award of Excellence in Regulatory Compliance. It was given by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
According to Yusha’u Shu’aibu, the Managing Director and CEO of Image Marchant Promotion Limited, the recognition underscores the NCS’s commitment to upholding regulatory standards and fostering effective communication practices within the organisation.
The award was received by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, a distinguished figure of the Institute who served as the Vice President of the Institute and the longest-serving National Public Relations Officer (NPRO) in the history of the Service.
Presenting the award to Adeniyi, representatives of the NIPR and IMPR saluted his doggedness, stating that “his leadership and dedication have been instrumental in shaping Custom’s reputation for compliance and transparency. Thus, the Nigeria Customs Service has been carefully selected for this remarkable award.”
In an apparently stiff competition, the Nigeria Customs Service emerged as the recipient of the award, surpassing contenders such as the Nigeria Communications Commission and Green Ville LNG/
According to the juries, the award “highlighted the NCS’s unwavering commitment to regulatory standards and its proactive approach to compliance in a rapidly evolving landscape.”
In addition, the NCS’s National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, clinched the prestigious title of ‘Best Spokesperson Of The Year 2024’ at the highly competitive awards ceremony.
According to the event organisers, CSC Maiwada’s emergence as the National Spokesperson of the Year highlights his exceptional communication skills and strategic prowess, which have played a pivotal role in enhancing the NCS’s public image and fostering transparent communication channels.