Nigeria Customs Links Integrity Reforms to Improved Service Delivery …Adeogun of NCBN Named IMPR 2026 Young Communicator of the Year

Nigeria Customs Links Integrity Reforms to Improved Service Delivery …Adeogun of NCBN Named IMPR 2026 Young Communicator of the Year
By prince Benson Davies

The Nigeria Customs Service has said its ongoing institutional reforms focused on ethics and transparency are producing measurable results in curbing corrupt practices and improving officer conduct.

The National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, made this known on Thursday, 13 August 2026, in Abuja. He was speaking at the 4th Economic Confidential Lecture and 6th National Spokespersons Awards organised by Image Merchants Promotion Limited, IMPR. The event held at Nicon Luxury Hotel with the theme, “Anti-Corruption Reforms, Economic Stability and Effective Communication.”

Addressing journalists on the sidelines, Maiwada explained that integrity remains central to the mandate of the World Customs Organisation. He stated that the Nigeria Customs Service has domesticated this priority by carrying out integrity perception surveys, reviewing internal processes, and deepening partnerships with oversight agencies. According to him, feedback from both internal staff and external stakeholders has directly influenced policy adjustments, modernisation projects, and joint operations with other government bodies. He added that the recent visit of the Code of Conduct Bureau to the Service was part of efforts to reinforce ethical standards across all commands.

Maiwada further noted that the leadership of the Service under the current Comptroller-General has placed accountability at the centre of its transformation agenda. He said this approach is helping to build public trust and create a work environment where professionalism is rewarded.

In his keynote address, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Musa Adamu Aliyu, described corruption as a challenge that affects economies worldwide. He said corrupt practices weaken institutions, widen inequality, and pose threats to national security. He stressed that the fight against corruption requires continuous reforms, effective communication, and collaboration among public institutions.

A major highlight of the event was the recognition of officers who have distinguished themselves in public communication. Assistant Superintendent of Customs I Folusho Adeogun of the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network, NCBN, was named Young Communicator of the Year at the 6th National Spokespersons Awards.

While receiving the award, Adeogun dedicated it to the Nigeria Customs Service. He said the recognition would spur him to contribute more to the image and public engagement efforts of the Service. He pledged to sustain professionalism and use communication as a tool to promote the mandate of the Service.

Commending the awardee, DCO Maiwada described Adeogun’s emergence as a reflection of dedication and growth within the Service. He noted that mentorship yields results only when officers are willing to learn, and that Adeogun has shown the required commitment and discipline.

The Chairperson of the Awards Jury, Professor Saudat Abdulbaqi, said the IMPR awards have evolved beyond annual recognition. According to her, the platform now serves to encourage professionalism, strengthen effective communication, and build public confidence in government institutions.

The event drew spokespersons, communication professionals, and representatives of anti-corruption agencies from across the country.