The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi II, has praised Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi, citing President Bola Tinubu’s public commendation of the Customs chief as proof of the confidence placed in his leadership. The monarch described Adeniyi’s leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service and his impact on community development as a source of pride to the ancient Ife Kingdom and the Modakeke community.
Oba Ogunwusi spoke on Thursday, 28 May 2026, at the annual Eid-el-Kabir gathering hosted by the Comptroller-General at his residence in Modakeke, Osun State.
The event drew traditional rulers, political leaders, senior Customs officers, community stakeholders, family members, friends, and associates.
Oba Ogunwusi said President Tinubu’s public satisfaction with Adeniyi’s performance reflected trust in his leadership and the results the Service is delivering.
We are very proud of him and the work he is doing. When Mr President publicly expressed satisfaction with his performance, it was not a casual statement. It reflects trust in his capacity and the results he is delivering. What he is doing in the Customs Service and in the community shows that he is a unifier, the Ooni said.
Reaffirming the Ife Kingdom’s support for the Comptroller-General, he added:
He brings people together, and that is what leadership is about. We will continue to stand by him and pray for him.
In his address, CGC Adeniyi thanked the Ooni of Ife, community leaders, family, friends, associates, and well-wishers for their continued support.
He described Eid-el-Kabir as a season that reminds humanity of the virtues of sacrifice, gratitude, obedience, and service to others.
Beyond the celebration, the gathering offers an opportunity to reconnect with people, strengthen relationships, and reflect on the collective responsibility of building stronger communities and a better nation, he said.
The CGC noted that the NCS has continued to record significant progress in revenue generation, trade facilitation, anti-smuggling operations, technological innovation, and corporate social responsibility initiatives aligned with the Federal Government’s economic objectives.
He said the Service remains focused on supporting President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through reforms aimed at facilitating legitimate trade, enhancing national security, improving compliance, and creating opportunities for economic growth.
Adeniyi added that Customs has continued to invest in community-focused interventions across the country, including educational support programmes, healthcare initiatives, and other projects designed to improve Nigerians’ lives.
He pledged that the Service would continue pursuing reforms to strengthen its operations and deliver greater value to the nation, assuring stakeholders of Customs’ commitment to professionalism, transparency, and service excellence.
Adeniyi also thanked President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the country and assured Nigerians of the Service’s continued support for government policies geared toward economic prosperity and national development.