We, the Osun Group 12, a distinguished assembly of traditional rulers, extend our warmest congratulations to Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on his landmark election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Nigeria and Africa, as Mr. Adeniyi becomes the first Nigerian to lead the WCO Council in its 73-year history.
We commend Mr. Adeniyi’s exceptional expertise, unwavering commitment to ethics, and innovative approaches that have earned him this esteemed position. His transformative leadership in Nigeria’s customs administration has set new benchmarks for revenue collection, stakeholder engagement, and customs process digitization.
We also appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fostering an environment that empowers capable Nigerians to assume global leadership roles, reflecting positively on Nigeria’s image and economic reforms.
As custodians of tradition and cultural heritage, we stand ready to support Mr. Adeniyi in his new role, guiding global customs toward greater openness, inclusivity, and digital transformation.
We congratulate Mr. Adeniyi on this historic achievement and wish him resounding success in his new capacity.
_Signed:_
Oba Adedokun Abolarin
Orangun of Oke-Ila
President
Oba Akeem Ogungbangbe Owaloko
Iloko-Ijesa Secretary
