Customs Boss Hosts Ramadan IFTAR with Dignitaries.

Customs Boss Hosts Ramadan IFTAR with Dignitaries.

By Joe Njoku, Global Freight News.

The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has called on Nigerians to embrace the teachings of Ramadan.

He said that only through eschewing bitterness, accommodating one another, and living with one another in peace and harmony can people achieve a prosperous nation.

Adeniyi disclosed this during the breaking of the 23rd Ramadan fast with the Chairman of the Trade Modernization Project, Saleh Ahmadu, and other distinguished personalities at the Nigerian Customs Management Estate in Abuja.

According to him, “As a responsible organization, the NCS will continue to uphold the spirit of Ramadan.”

“It is not by coincidence that just a few hours ago, we as a nation celebrated Easter. And we are approaching the end of Ramadan, another remarkable Eid. What these events tend to show us is that in this country, what unites us is far more than what divides us,” he added.

Adeniyi, who conveyed the message of Islamic teachings about the symbiosis of dedication and commitment to fostering love among one another during Ramadan, reiterated the importance of devoting oneself to intensive prayers, giving charity and alms to the poor, and serving mankind, among others.

“These are the basic teachings of Ramadan, and they are also the same in all religions that we know. Because I don’t know that there is no religion that does not emphasize bringing people together, helping the needy, or giving charity,” he said.

In furtherance, he uses the medium to call on Nigerians to embrace the teachings of Ramadan in their activities.

“We have a big social problem in Nigeria where many people are going hungry every day. So many people are fasting but don’t even know where they will break their fast due to food scarcity in the country.”

Addressing the challenges of food insecurity is a collective responsibility for all.

The president is leading the charge through his various programs and policies aimed at curbing food insecurity in Nigeria.”

However, he re-emphasized the NCS commitment to extending a generous hand to Nigerians in this trying time through implementing measures that will make food abundant in Nigeria.

“I therefore enjoin all of us to eschew bitterness and accommodate one another in peace and harmony,” he said.

Representative of the Minister of Finance, Aliyu Muhammad, Director of Finance at the Ministry of Home Finance, appreciated the CGC for organizing the Iftar, which, according to him, signifies the unity and diversity of Nigeria.

therefore, the commitment of the Finance Minister to continue partnering with the Nigeria Customs Service to implement policies that will boost the economic stability of Nigeria further.

Among the prominent figures at the ceremony were the Representative of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, DCM Kazeem Professor Funmi Ola, Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Mr. Bamanga Usman, Managing Director of the Oil and Gas Authority, and members of the Trade Modernization Project led by the Chairman, Saleh Ahmadu.