CGC Adeniyi commends strategic role of airlines operators in Nigeria’s economy
AON commends CGC for his reforms and pro-business approach
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has commended the strategic role played by Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) in Nigeria’s economy, noting that their contributions go beyond financial investment.
The CGC gave the commendation when he received a high-level delegation from the AON Board of Trustees, led by its Vice President, Barrister Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace, in Abuja recently.
“It is very pleasing to know that members of the Board of Trustees and indeed other members of AON are not just investors in the aviation sector, but they are also playing very strategic roles in the economy. We appreciate the expertise, knowledge, and cerebral contributions your members continue to bring into this sector,” Adeniyi said.
He explained that the discussions with AON went beyond the issue of the 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy, noting that both parties had reached mutually beneficial conclusions. He highlighted several initiatives introduced by the Service to improve the ease of doing business, including the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, advanced ruling for importers, and the establishment of aviation desks at airports, seaports, and courier hubs.
The CGC further clarified that the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) is not a unilateral charge by Nigeria but a regional obligation within West Africa.
Speaking on behalf of AON, Allen Onyema commended the CGC for his reforms and pro-business approach and described the new customs leadership as one that has fostered collaboration rather than conflict between the Service and private sector operators.
“In the past, dealing with Customs was like climbing a mountain blindly. We often fought with Customs and took our grievances to the media. Since assuming office, CGC Adeniyi has transformed the service into one that listens, engages, and supports businesses. This is why the AON Board decided to pay this first-ever courtesy call to say thank you and encourage you to continue in this positive direction,” he said.
He further applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing capable leaders like Adeniyi, stressing that the reforms have improved business operations, created jobs, and increased revenue generation for the country.
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The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has commended the strategic role played by Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) in Nigeria’s economy, noting that their contributions go beyond financial investment.
The CGC gave the commendation when he received in Abuja a high-level delegation from the AON, led by its President, Alhaji Dr. Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, who is also the Chairman of the AZMAN Group, recently.
“It is very pleasing to know that members of the Board of Trustees and indeed other members of AON are not just investors in the aviation sector, but they are also playing very strategic roles in the economy. We appreciate the expertise, knowledge, and cerebral contributions your members continue to bring into this sector,” Adeniyi said.
He explained that the discussions with AON went beyond the issue of the 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy, noting that both parties had reached mutually beneficial conclusions. He highlighted several initiatives introduced by the Service to improve the ease of doing business, including the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, advanced ruling for importers, and the establishment of aviation desks at airports, seaports, and courier hubs.
The CGC further clarified that the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) is not a unilateral charge by Nigeria but a regional obligation within West Africa.
Speaking, AON Vice President Barrister Allen Onyema, who is also Chairman of Air Peace, commended the CGC for his reforms and pro-business approach and described the new customs leadership as one that has fostered collaboration rather than conflict between the Service and private sector operators.
“In the past, dealing with Customs was like climbing a mountain blindly. We often fought with Customs and took our grievances to the media. Since assuming office, CGC Adeniyi has transformed the service into one that listens, engages, and supports businesses. This is why the AON Board decided to pay this first-ever courtesy call to say thank you and encourage you to continue in this positive direction,” he said.
He further applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing capable leaders like Adeniyi, stressing that the reforms have improved business operations, created jobs, and increased revenue generation for the country.
