THUR, AUGUST 10 2023-theGBJournal |The Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, has described Yobe State as a strategic point of operation for the Nigeria Customs Service, adding that “Customs station is located in Geidam, and for us in Customs, Yobe is a very strategic place and critical in our operation.”
The Customs boss reaffirmed his resilience and commitment to collaborate with Governor Mai-Mala Buni of Yobe State to ensure the state continues to benefit from the Service.
The Ag. CGC re-assurance came on Wednesday when he received the Governor and his entourage at the Customs Headquarters, Abuja, on a courtesy visit.
He assured the Governor that the Nigeria Customs Service would continue to engage in making significant interventions for his citizens, “we have noted your request, and it is heartwarming to recall that we have, in the past, been involved in the number of humanitarian supports to your state.” he added.
The Customs Boss, who further assured the Governor that he would do everything possible to fulfil the promises to render support to Yobe State Government, also urged Governor Mai-Mala Buni to assist the Service in all ramifications.
Earlier, the Governor of Yobe State, Mai-Mala Buni, congratulated the Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on his appointment, said that “We are here, first and foremost, to congratulate you and to thank you for what the service has been doing for us – and of course to ask for more collaboration.”
He also told the CGC, “The service has given a lot of humanitarian support to the good people of Yobe State; thus, we want to appreciate your efforts and request to strengthen our relationship.”
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