MARAN congratulates CGC Adeniyi on election as WCO Council Chairman

The Maritime  Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has congratulated the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his historic election as Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council  .

The election was held during the concluding session of the 145th/146th WCO Council Meetings held on Saturday, 28th June 2025, at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels.

The WCO Council is the highest decision-making body in global Customs administration.

The President of MARAN,  Mr Godfrey Bivbere, hailed the appointment as a “well-deserved global recognition” of CGC Adeniyi’s visionary leadership.

Under his reforms, the Nigeria Customs Service has been repositioned as a model institution in Africa.

The MARAN President emphasized that this achievement is not just a win for Nigeria but a significant milestone for Africa and international trade.

“We at MARAN are proud to celebrate this milestone and look forward to more strategic engagements under his forward-thinking leadership,” he added.

MARAN commended CGC Adeniyi’s commitment to Customs modernization, transparency, and regional trade integration.

The association pledged its continued support for initiatives that promote efficiency across the export and maritime sectors.

“This  development is a testament to CGC Adeniyi’s exceptional leadership and dedication to promoting international trade and Customs excellence”

MARAN looks forward to working closely with him to drive growth and development in the region.

“The election of CGC Adeniyi as WCO Council Chairman is a significant achievement for Nigeria and Africa, demonstrating the continent’s growing influence in global trade and customs affairs.

“As CGC Adeniyi takes on his new role, MARAN is confident that his visionary leadership will continue to drive positive change and promote economic growth in the region,” Bivbere added.