Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, officially introduced new chairpersons and members for the four Customs companies on Thursday, to enhance revenue generation.
During the inauguration held at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja, Adeniyi highlighted the significance of these companies—Customs Service Technical & Hanger Services Limited, Nigeria Customs Service Training & Hotels Limited, Nigeria Customs Service Hospital Limited, and Nigeria Customs Broadcast Network Limited—in contributing significantly to the revenue generation for the Federal Government.
Additionally, the CGC elaborated that the establishment of these companies aligns with the agenda aimed at enhancing the welfare of officers within the service.
“The registration of the companies that have been mentioned constitutes part of our agenda to improve officers’ welfare, as their role in revenue generation and the implementation of fiscal policies of the government and the economic prosperity of the country cannot be overemphasized,” he added.
Speaking on the growing concerns as an object of business ranging from aviation services, hospitals, healthcare, and broadcasting services, the Customs CG noted that board members are drawn from the relevant departments.
He specified that officers and the representatives from the Ministry of Finance have been well acquainted with managing the affairs of the companies.
He noted that the NCS is taking a cue from other ministries and parastatals of government that successfully engage in these ventures and hopes that the newly inaugurated board will nurture the companies to be stable and profit-oriented.
“Nigeria Customs Services’ Technical and Hanger Service Limited shall be chaired by ACG AO Alajogun, Nigeria Customs Service Training and Hotels Limited – chaired by ACG Dappa-Williams, Nigeria Customs Service Hospital Limited is headed by ACG Ibrahim Alfa, and Comptroller Kamal Muhammad to head Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network Limited.
“I wish to charge members of the boards of these different companies to see to the effective management of the companies and to be focused on discharging their duties and responsibilities. You are assured of my support and guidance at all times”, he stated.