Adeola Adenikinju, national president of NES, led a delegation of governing council members and the federal capital territory (FCT) chapter chairman on a courtesy visit to Adewale Adeniyi, the comptroller-general of customs (CGC), at the service’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.

Emphasising the need for stronger collaboration to advance Nigeria’s development agenda, Adeniyi said: “While the NES provides evidence-based economic research and policy recommendations, the NCS plays a pivotal role in trade facilitation, revenue generation, and the enforcement of fiscal policies that directly shape the economy.”

He stressed the importance of aligning economic research with operational realities at Nigeria’s borders to enhance policy efficiency and trade competitiveness.

Adenikinju formally invited the CGC to participate in the forthcoming conference, noting that his insights would be invaluable to deliberations on economic transformation.

He added that customs’ unique access to data on trade patterns, revenue trends, and cross-border economic activity positions it as a crucial partner in shaping effective policies.

The NES president also announced Adeniyi’s nomination for the 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award (DPSNES), one of the society’s highest honours.

The award recognises his leadership in modernising customs operations, boosting revenue, and implementing trade facilitation measures that have strengthened Nigeria’s economic stability.

According to NES, the honour is reserved for public servants whose work has tangibly advanced the nation’s economic development objectives.

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