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World Customs Organisation: NIPR felicitates Adeniyi on election as Chair

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1 year ago

June 28, 2025

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The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has felicitated the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, on his election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO).

The President, Chairman of Council of NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku, in a congratulatory letter signed by the Director, Public Relations, Mr Stanley Ogadigo on Saturday in Abuja, lauded Adeniyi’s elevation to the top leadership of WCO.

WCO is a intergovernmental organisation which serves as highest decision-making body in global customs with its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Adeniyi, the Immediate past vice president of NIPR was elected at the concluding session of the 145th/146th WCO Council Meeting held on June 28 in Brussels, becoming the first Nigerian to hold the exalted position.

According to Neliaku, the achievement is an evidence of visible value that public relations offers are advancing the frontiers of excellence in leadership and governance across sectors.

He expressed delight that members of NIPR at leadership positions are placing the country on the map of honour at the global stage through deployment of Public Relations strategies in solving organisational issues and challenges.

“As a professional body, the NIPR is deeply delighted with your election as the chairperson of the WCO, making history as the first Nigerian to occupy such influential position since its creation with 185 member states.

“This highlights the role of strategic communication in raising the bar of excellence in leadership and a clear indication that public relations has become a leadership function,” he stated.

Neliaku expressed optimism that Adeniyi’s tenure would introduce innovations that would bring about transformative reforms in the global customs administration, especially in effectively communicating activities of WCO to the global community.

It would be recalled that Adeniyi was recently appointed as Vice Chairman, Advisory Board of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG), an initiative of the NIPR.

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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran

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October 1, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.

In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.

According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.

“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.

The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.

“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.

The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.

“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.

Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.

The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.

“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.

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