(SINL NIGERIA) Ahead of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) annual conference, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi has expressed preparedness to deepen collaboration with the society to drive national economic growth.
The NES annual conference is scheduled for 8–11 September in Abuja.
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), spoke when he played host to a delegation of NES, led by its National President, Professor Adeola Adenikinju in Abuja on Wednesday, 13th August 2025.
He emphasised the need for stronger collaboration to advance Nigeria’s development agenda.
The CGC said, “while the NES provides evidence-based economic research and policy recommendations, the NCS plays a pivotal role in trade facilitation, revenue generation and the enforcement of fiscal policies that directly shape the economy.”
He underscored the importance of aligning economic research with the operational realities at Nigeria’s borders to foster policy efficiency and enhance the nation’s trade competitiveness.
Meanwhile, Prof. Adenikinju formally invited the CGC to participate in the forthcoming conference, noting that his insights would be invaluable to deliberations on economic transformation.
He highlighted that Customs’ unique access to data on trade patterns, revenue trends, and cross-border economic activity positions it as a crucial partner in shaping sound economic policies.
The NES president also announced the Comptroller-General’s nomination for the 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award (DPSNES), one of the Society’s highest honours.
The nomination according to Adenikinju recognises the CGC’s leadership in modernising Customs operations, boosting revenue collection, and implementing innovative trade facilitation measures that have strengthened Nigeria’s economic stability and growth.
He explained that the award celebrates public servants whose work has tangibly advanced the nation’s economic development objectives.
The Comptroller-General’s nomination, they said, reflects the transformative impact of ongoing reforms under the current Customs leadership.
