CGC Adeniyi Commissions Renovated Ajegunle School Under “Customs Cares” Initiative
In a bold display of community impact, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday, 17th July 2025, officially commissioned the newly renovated Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School in Ajegunle, Lagos. The project, executed under the NCS’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program “Customs Cares,” reflects the service’s deepening commitment to educational development and community welfare.
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, led the commissioning ceremony alongside senior Customs officers, traditional rulers, and key stakeholders. Dignitaries in attendance included His Royal Highness, Oba Muhammed Maruf, the Olumakinwa of Apapa Kingdom, the Chairman of Ajeromi Ifelodun LGA, Mayor Fatai Ayoola, and the Lagos State Commissioner for Basic Education, Jamiu Ali-Balogun.
Speaking at the event, CGC Adeniyi described the project, spearheaded by the Tincan Island Port Command, as a symbol of renewed hope and a strategic investment in the country’s future.
> “We are delighted that this intervention has created a better learning environment for our children,” Adeniyi said. “More importantly, it represents renewed hope that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigerian children can learn in a conducive environment and dream big about their futures.”
As part of the broader “Customs Cares” initiative, CGC Adeniyi revealed that the service aims to impact 50,000 students across Nigeria in 2025 by distributing essential school supplies, including uniforms, shoes, raincoats, and bags.
> “So far, we have reached 10,000 children, with 3,000 from Lagos. Today, we are distributing learning materials to another 2,000 pupils,” he added.
The “Customs Cares” program also focuses on five other key areas: healthcare, creative industry support, potable water provision, and IT/ICT access, all designed to align with national development goals.
> “Our service communities have always supported us, and this initiative is a way of giving back and strengthening those ties,” the CGC emphasized.
In his welcome address, Assistant Comptroller-General Charles Orbih, Zonal Coordinator of Zone A, stressed the importance of setting the standard for meaningful CSR projects.
> “As the premier Customs Zone, we have a duty to lead initiatives that create a lasting impact,” Orbih said.
Comptroller Patience Ibrahim, Head of the NCS CSR Unit, highlighted the Service’s unwavering commitment to fostering stronger relationships with local communities.
Comptroller Frank Onyeka, Customs Area Controller of Tincan Island Port, expressed gratitude to the various partners and stakeholders who contributed to making the project a reality.
The school’s Headmistress, Esther Ogunfuyi, praised the Customs Service for its generosity and dedication to educational development.
> “Your intervention speaks volumes of your belief in the potential of our pupils and your desire to make a lasting difference in their lives,” Ogunfuyi said emotionally.
The event featured vibrant cultural performances by the pupils and culminated in the formal handover of educational materials and the commissioning of the school building.
Stakeholders at the event lauded the Customs Service for setting a shining example of public sector leadership in community development.
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