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Olaopa Pays Courtesy Visit to Customs CG Bashir, Commends His Leadership and Reforms

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1 year ago

October 2, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof Tunji Olaopa, has euogised the Controller General (CG) of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, for his efforts and giant strides in repositioning Customs within his two years in the saddle.

The Chairman further stated that his various innovations and achievements as the head have brought accolades and recognition to the organization in Africa and beyond.

Olaopa stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja.

According to the Chairman, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has created more incentives not just for the Federal Inland Revenue Service and the Nigerian Customs Service, but also for other income-generating agencies to thrive.

                                                                                                     Olaopa who was received by the Comptroller-General in the company of his Hon. Commissioners, said he was very encouraged by the work done by the Comptroller, acknowledging there was a whole lot of detailed innovation behind it. He informed the gathering that the Commission was making efforts to take the organisation to a new level, adding that the Commission just recently launched its Strategic Plan.

The Chairman emphasized that it was noteworthy that a sister organisation like the Customs is making significant contributions to the nation.

                                                                          The Commission’s head also used the occasion of the visit to solicit the support of the Nigerian Customs in tackling some issues affecting the Commission. Olaopa requested that the building the Customs recently vacated in Zone3 be made available to the Commission. He also sought the support of the organisation in securing vehicles for the Hon. Commissioners, the Commission’s programs and projects and the Commission’s operational activities.

                                                               Responding, Bahir commended the Chairman for launching and revalidating the Commission’s strategic plan and thanked the Chairman for seeing it through.

                                                                                            While welcoming the Commission’s team to the organization, the CG appreciated Olaopa’s kind words about the organisation, saying that he was very happy to have the team in organisation. According to him, the issues raised by the Chairman were not really big issues; adding that the Commission and Customs have had a long-standing relationship over time.

                                                                                                            He disclosed that the visit represented an expression of continued good neighbourliness that has been maintained over the years. He informed that the movement of the Custom Headquarters from Wuse did not change anything as the organisation still considers itself part of the Wuse community.

He stated that the request made by the Chairman concerning operational vehicles for the Commission and Commissioners was well noted, explaining that the Service would see what can be done once the request is initiated from the Commission.

On the office building request, the CG advised the Commission to contact the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), as all matters concerning physical buildings in Abuja are the responsibility of the organisation.

The high point of the visit was the exchange of souvenirs between Prof. Olaopa and the Controller General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi followed by event photographs.

              Signed
          Taiwo Hassan

Head (Press & Public Relations Unit)
2nd October, 2025.

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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows

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23 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.

He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.

According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.

“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.

The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.

“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.

Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.

He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.

He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.

According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.

Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.

He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.

We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.

The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.

He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.

Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.

He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.

“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”

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