From left: Plateau State Governor, His Excellency, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang receives a plaque from the acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR during the visit.

The Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, pledged to strengthen ties with the people and the government of Plateau State during a courtesy visit by His Excellency, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, at Customs Headquarters Abuja on September 29, 2023.

Welcoming the Governor and his entourage to the Corporate Headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service, the Acting CGC highlighted the Service’s progress during its first 100 days in office and its commitment to revitalising the agency through partnerships with stakeholders and governors nationwide.

In response to the governor’s request to include Plateau among the states receiving Customs’ humanitarian support, the Acting CGC assured prompt intervention, emphasising the Service’s role in distributing food and non-food items to communities.

Governor Caleb Manasseh expressed gratitude for the efforts to improve the Customs institution and sought continued support and partnership to enhance Plateau State’s economy and security.

This visit reflects the Acting CGC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships with state governments to bolster trade and secure border areas across the federation.