Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has joined family, friends, and colleagues across the nation in celebrating its Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, following the successful conferment of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Leadership and Strategic Studies by the Federal University of Lokoja (FUL).
The conferment, which took place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, marks a significant academic and personal milestone in the life of a public servant widely regarded as a reform-minded leader, strategist, and change agent within Nigeria’s trade and border management landscape.
In a congratulatory statement released by the Service, the NCS described the award as a reflection of Adeniyi’s unwavering commitment to knowledge, institutional excellence, and visionary leadership. The statement emphasized that his intellectual pursuits continue to align with his mission to build a smarter, transparent, and more efficient customs system in Nigeria.
“The Nigeria Customs Service family heartily congratulates our Comptroller-General, Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on this exceptional academic accomplishment. His relentless pursuit of knowledge and excellence serves as a beacon of inspiration to all officers and men of the Service. This achievement reflects the intellectual depth and leadership ethos driving the Customs modernization reforms,” the statement read in part.
Dr. Adeniyi’s academic journey, culminating in a PhD in Leadership and Strategic Studies, complements his rich career trajectory spanning over three decades of service. His tenure as Comptroller-General has been marked by strategic innovations, such as the deepening of trade facilitation measures, deployment of modern scanning technologies, and reinforcement of Nigeria’s border security architecture.
Under his leadership, the NCS has championed policies that promote transparency, digitalization, and inter-agency collaboration, positioning the Service as a key enabler of Nigeria’s fiscal and economic growth. Many within the customs community have lauded his intellectual drive, describing him as a “leader who learns, listens, and leads with vision.”
Speaking after the conferment ceremony, a senior customs official who attended the event noted that Dr. Adeniyi’s accomplishment was “not just an academic victory but a national inspiration.”
“It sends a strong message that leadership is strengthened by continuous learning. Dr. Adeniyi’s achievement motivates the younger generation of officers to pursue excellence both in service and in scholarship,” the official said.
The Federal University of Lokoja, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing federal institutions, recognized Adeniyi’s leadership contributions and his commitment to strategic governance and institutional transformation. The ceremony attracted dignitaries from academia, government, and the private sector who commended the Customs boss for balancing national service with intellectual rigor.
As the NCS continues to navigate new frontiers in trade modernization and policy reform, this latest academic milestone reinforces Dr. Adeniyi’s status as a visionary leader committed to combining knowledge with practical action for national development.
Indeed, congratulations are in order for Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi — a consummate public servant, reformer, and scholar whose intellectual achievements reflect his lifelong pursuit of excellence in leadership and governance.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) celebrates Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on earning a PhD in Leadership and Strategic Studies from the Federal University of Lokoja. The Service hails the achievement as a reflection of his visionary leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to reforming Nigeria’s customs operations.
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