New Chairperson elected from Nigeria Customs Service

The World Customs Organization (WCO) Council, the governing body of the organization, comprising the Heads of 186 Customs administrations, has formally endorsed Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, as its Chairperson.

“I hope to build on the progress made so far in the development of the Strategic Plan for 2025-2028 and I look forward to working with the Secretariat and the Vice-Chairs towards its diligent implementation and WCO modernisation”

WCO Secretary General, Ian Saunders, said: “My deepest congratulations go to Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on his election as Council Chairperson and I look forward to engaging closely with him as we work to ensure the WCO is fit to navigate the evolving global Customs landscape. I would also like to express my appreciation to Ed Kieswetter during his tenure where the WCO’s modernization plan evolved from concept to delivery.”