L-R: CGC Adeniyi, ANLCA President, Emenike Kingsley Nwokeoji &ANLCA Vice President, Prince Segun Oduntan.
The Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has celebrated the election of Bashir Adewale Adeniyi as the Chairman of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council. This election took place during the 145th/146th WCO Council Meetings held on June 28, 2025, in Brussels.
In a statement,Assistant Comptroller, Abdullahi Maiwada, spokesperson for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), emphasized that the WCO Council serves as the highest decision-making body in global customs administration.
ANLCA acknowledged Adeniyi’s leadership qualities and his efforts in modernizing Customs processes and implementing government policies effectively, which have significantly advanced the NCS. Mr. Emenike Nwokeoji, ANLCA’s National President, expressed pride in Adeniyi’s achievement, viewing it as a positive representation of Nigeria on the international stage, and a testament to the country’s capability and reliability as a partner.
Additionally, ANLCA Vice President, Prince Segun Oduntan, highlighted that Adeniyi’s election reflects the global recognition of Nigeria’s customs practices. He praised the improvements in compliance since Adeniyi took charge, noting that it has enhanced the professionalism of customs brokerage and contributed positively to economic stability.
Overall, ANLCA’s leadership and members are enthusiastic about Adeniyi’s tenure as chairperson, feeling a strong sense of pride and partnership in this achievement.
“As Customs agents, we believe that without us, the customs service is not complete; so also the CGC. We are excited about what has happened, his election into the WCO Council is also a thing of joy for us. We are proud of him and we will continue to support his administration. I also think that under his watch, this government has seen an efficient, focused, result oriented customs service.
“Let us face the fact, no Customs administration has made so much impact on the overall growth of the national economy and in the area of helping the federal government achieve set goals. We congratulate him and wish him more strength”, Oduntan said.
