Uchenna Cecil Izuora
The Nigeria Customs Service hosted two significant Ramadan Iftar events in Abuja on 4-5 March 2026, uniting officers, government officials, diplomats, industry leaders, security chiefs, and media executives to emphasize spiritual reflection, collaboration, and commitment to national progress during the holy month.
Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi opened the first gathering at Dunes Hotel, welcoming senior stakeholders including retired Customs management. He described Ramadan as a sacred period of prayer, discipline, and renewal, encouraging participants to apply its lessons across personal, family, business, and public service spheres. “Nigeria’s advancement hinges on our collective unity and shared responsibility for peace and economic stability,” Adeniyi stressed.
Ali Muhammad, Director of Home Finance at the Federal Ministry of Finance, lauded NCS reforms driving trade efficiency and revenue growth. He spotlighted the indigenous B’Odogwu digital platform as pivotal for modernizing cargo clearance, aligning with federal economic recovery goals, reducing delays, and enhancing global competitiveness.
Trade Modernisation Project Limited’s Managing Director Jummai Umar-Ajijola praised NCS innovation, noting B’Odogwu’s standout presentation at an Abu Dhabi tech conference where global audiences admired Nigeria’s homegrown customs technology.
The second Iftar at NCS Headquarters in Maitama gathered officers and personnel to break the fast. Adeniyi prayed for accepted supplications during Ramadan and Lent, urging compassion, love, and unity among ranks. He wished all a memorable fasting period with many more to come.
These events underscored NCS’s role in fostering inter-agency harmony and institutional values while advancing modernization initiatives central to Nigeria’s trade and economic agenda.