{"id":10936,"date":"2025-06-30T11:21:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T11:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=10936"},"modified":"2025-06-30T11:26:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T11:26:45","slug":"nigerias-customs-cg-bashir-adeniyi-elected-first-nigerian-chair-of-wco-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=10936","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria\u2019s Customs CG Bashir Adeniyi Elected First Nigerian Chair of WCO Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a landmark achievement for Nigeria, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), <strong>Bashir Adewale Adeniyi<\/strong>, has been elected as the new <strong>Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council<\/strong>, making him the first Nigerian to hold the position since the WCO\u2019s establishment in 1953.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The election was confirmed during the 145th\/146th sessions of the WCO Council, held at the organization\u2019s headquarters in Brussels. The council is the governing body of the WCO and comprises heads of 186 customs administrations globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a statement released by the WCO on Saturday, Adeniyi\u2019s tenure will officially begin on <strong>July 1, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe WCO Council, the governing body of the organization, comprising the Heads of 186 Customs administrations, has formally endorsed Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller-General @CustomsNG, as its Chairperson from 1 July 2025,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting was presided over by the outgoing Chair, <strong>Edward Kieswetter<\/strong>, Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service, whose two-year term concluded with the recent session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adeniyi Commits to Strategic Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his acceptance remarks, Adeniyi thanked council members for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to focus on advancing the WCO\u2019s Strategic Plan for 2025\u20132028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am honoured by this opportunity and remain committed to building on the progress already made. I look forward to working closely with the Secretariat and regional Vice-Chairs towards the effective implementation of our shared goals and the continued modernization of the WCO,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WCO Secretary-General, <strong>Ian Saunders<\/strong>, also congratulated Adeniyi, expressing strong optimism about his leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy deepest congratulations go to Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on his election. I look forward to working with him closely as we navigate the evolving global customs landscape,\u201d Saunders said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also lauded Kieswetter for advancing the WCO\u2019s modernization efforts during his tenure, highlighting the transition from strategic concept to implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WCO also announced the appointment of new regional Vice-Chairs: the <strong>United Kingdom<\/strong> for the Europe Region, and <strong>South Africa<\/strong> for the East and Southern Africa Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a landmark achievement for Nigeria, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) 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