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Lagos,  Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, National President, Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA) , on Thursday inaugurated a transit camp and a skill acquisition centre built by the association in Lagos.

Speaking at the inauguration in Apapa,the COWA President, who is also the wife of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Bashir Adeniyi, said the inauguration of the camp and the acquisition centre marked a new chapter for the association.

She said the camp and the centre were built to promote the empowerment and welfare of members.

 

Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, Customs Area Controller, Apapa Customs in a group photograph with COWA National president, Kikelomo Adeniyi and other members

The COWA president said that the association had long been committed to uplifting the lives of customs officers’ families and the wider community.

Adeniyi emphasised the core values of COWA ,saying the mission of the association was to provide a supportive community and growth opportunities for wives of customs officers.

She said that by joining COWA, officers’ wives would connect with others , build lasting friendships and access training and development initiatives that would enhance their skills and confidence.

The COWA President said the association had a number of programmes designed to impact the home front and society positively, while providing social, economic, and emotional support to members and their families.

COWA boss underscored the importance of collective effort and unity in driving change.
She urged members not to set limits for themselves, but strive to do all to actualise their dreams.

“Together, let us break down barriers, challenge the status quo, and pave the way for a more inclusive, compassionate, and prosperous society.

“The power to create change lies within each of us. Let us unleash our collective potential and make a lasting impact.

“Let us serve COWA with all our might, pouring our hearts, skills, and experiences into every endeavor.
“Let us rise together, shaping a brighter future for ourselves, our children, and generations to come,” she said.

Adeniyi charged members of the association to be agents of positive change.

She said as wives of customs officers ,they were in a good position to make a lot of difference in the society.

“Let us embrace our roles as change agents, empowering ourselves and those around us.

” Together, we can build stronger families, stronger communities, and a brighter future,” Adeniyi said.

Speaking ,Mrs Funso Olomu, wife of the Apapa Customs Controller and Chairperson of COWA Apapa Chapter, said the COWA Transit Camp was testament to the collective commitment of the association to providing safe, supportive environment for members.

Olomu said the association cared so much about the welfare and empowerment of members,saying the association had trained and empowered members and supported widows.

“Today, 20 members were empowered as follows: three with outstanding business success stories received N200, 000 each; 10 who excelled as fashion designers were given sewing machines and pressing irons.

“Four COWA members trained as professional make-up artists received full make-up kits and equipment.

“These initiatives are more than just programme; they are the embodiment of hope, resilience, and the promise of a better tomorrow,” Olomu said.
She expressed gratitude to the COWA national leadership for support.

Olomu appreciated the cooperation of the Area Command management of COWA, saying its collective effort and dedication made the achievements possible.

Speaking, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, the Apapa Customs Controller, lauded the efforts of COWA under Mrs Adeniyi’s leadership.

“The activities embarked upon by Mrs Adeniyi have left indelible marks, wiped out tears from the faces of the downtrodden, and lifted the hearts of women and children touched by her kindness.

“The projects commissioned today are a testament to her midas touch. We assure you of proper utilisation and sustained impact,” he said.

Apapa boss praised COWA’s initiatives for their positive impact on the Customs community and beyond, noting the association had placed the Nigerian Customs Service on the map of customs organisations where care for one another is paramount.

He said that COWA’s efforts had mobilised support for widows, fostered skills acquisition for entrepreneurship, and upheld moral values and promoted a sense of belonging .

The customs boss said the inauguration of the camp and the centre was more than just a ceremonial event, but also symbolised hope, resilience, and the unwavering commitment to empowering customs officers’ families and their communities.

 

Pic 3—-The Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) with other security agencies and NAFDAC

 

Lagos:   The Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 12 containers laden with Tramadol, expired drugs and 27540 pieces of cutlasses and machetes with Duty Paid Value of N1.8billion.

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this while unveiling the contraband in Lagos on Thursday.

(The Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs, Zone ‘A’ Zonal Coordinator , ACG Yusuf Saidu, The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, and the Apapa Customs Area Controller (CAC), Babatunde Olomu,while unveiling the contraband in Lagos on Thursday.)

Adeniyi explained that the expired pharmaceutical products were imported without undergoing the necessary regulatory requirements.

He added that some of the drugs did not obtain a National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) numbers.

“We also have containers that were seized due to false declarations, ostensibly to evade duty payments, which amounts to smuggling. In total, 12 containers have been seized with DPV worth N1.8bilion.

” These importations are in flagrant violation of Section 233 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCSA) 2023.

“One of the seized containers, a 40ft container with box number SEGU4339917, was declared to contain baclofen tablets, metoprolol succinate, atenolol gloves, losartan potassium, hydrochlorothiazide, atorvastatin calcium, esomeprazole magnesium, diclofenac sodium topical gel, valsartan tablets, losartan potassium, and timolol maleate.

“Upon examination, the container was found to be laden with daily health immune supplements that expired in July this year; acyclovir capsules have expired in April 2024; valsartan tablets (320mg and 160mg) have expired in June 2024; prednisone tablets (USP 10mg) have expired in June 2024.

(The Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) with other security agencies and NAFDAC while unveiling the contraband in Lagos on Thursday.)

“Also losartan potassium tablets (100mg) that expired in June 2024; major aspirin low-dose pain reliever (81mg) that expired in June 2024; vitamin D supplements that expired in June 2024; magnesium oxide tablets (420mg) that expired in June 2024.

“The 40ft container also contained diclofenac sodium topical gel expiring in November 2024; oral rehydration solution mix that expired in July 2024; unimap multiple micronutrient supplements expiring in December 2025, and other regulated medical items,” Adeniyi said.

He said that in the examined container, as in many others seized by the Apapa Customs Command, the expired and unexpired medicaments did not carry the required NAFDAC number.

Adeniyi said that another 20ft container (No. DFSU 1362498) with expired pharmaceutical products, was found to contain cartons of Royal Tramadol (225mg) concealed with expired cartons of Really Extra analgesic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory tablets without a NAFDAC number.

The customs boss said that a 20ft container (No. PCIU 1934537) was found to contain rolls of Tramadol (225mg) concealed with expired cartons of Zokomol and Diclofenac pharmaceutical products without a NAFDAC registration number.

He confirmed that another 20ft container (No. CAIU 2167874) was also found contained cartons of tramadol (100mg) concealed with expired cartons of pharmaceutical products without a NAFDAC number.

“A 40ft container (No. SEGU 6326800) was found to contain cartons of codeine concealed with cartons of expired pharmaceutical products and cartons of brushes.

“Another 40ft container (No. DFSU 7320205) was found to contain cartons of codeine and tramadol concealed with expired Diacare antidiarrheal and Really Extra pain reliever pharmaceutical products without a NAFDAC number.

“Similarly a 40ft container (No. TCKU 6880985) was found to contain cartons of expired pharmaceutical products without a NAFDAC registration number.

“In addition to the pharmaceutical products, there were two 40ft containers (Nos. CAUU 5699055 and SUAN 8691124) with 15,540 and 12,000 pieces of cutlasses and machetes, respectively.

” A total of 27,540 pieces of cutlasses and machetes were contained in the two containers,” he said.

Adeniyi commended the Apapa Customs Area Controller (CAC), Babatunde Olomu, and the officers for the anti-smuggling exploit.

According to him, the Apapa Command handled the highest volume of trade for the NCS, collects the highest revenue, and therefore saddled with a higher degree of expectation from the management of the Service and the government.

He urged them to maintain the level of performance as he advised port users to embrace only legitimate trade.

The CGC restated that the NCS, under his leadership, was fully committed to its responsibilities in detecting all forms of concealment.

The customs boss said they were dedicated to ensuring that any import consignment or export cargo transiting through the ports under customs control were thoroughly checked using our non-intrusive (scanning) measures and physical examinations.

Adeniyi reiterated that the service would not sacrifice the health and security of Nigerians and everyone living in the country on the altar of trade facilitation.

He said that customs officers were living up to expectations by executing the mandate to the fullest

 

 

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Lagos:  The Apapa Customs Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has said it generated a total of N1.2 trillion as revenue between January and July 2024.

The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, Mr Usman Abubakar, in Lagos on Thursday.

Olumu said he was committed to surpassing the existing records of revenue collection.

He said that the command collected N201.8 billion for the month of July 2024, being its highest monthly collection in the history of the Nigeria Customs Service.

According to the CAC, the collected revenue for seven months of 2024 is higher than the total revenue collected for the twelve months of 2023.

He attributed the success to his implementation of the Time Release Study (TRS ) thrust by the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, to facilitate trade.

Olomu said that the move had yielded outstanding results, which reflected in the command’s revenue collection.

“I am optimistic about the possibility of beating this record as we look forward to surpassing it in months to come.

“From January to July 2024, Apapa Area Command generated a total of N1.22 billion above the total revenue collected by the command in 12 months of 2023, which was N1.17 trillion.

“In clear terms, our 2024 seven months collection is above last year’s twelve months’ total collection,” Olomu said.

He said that the interventions from the Tariff and Trade Department, also contributed immensely to the successes achieved by the command.

“Our compliance desk, dispute resolution team, Valuation, PCA, CIU and other units aimed at promoting seamless trade have been reinvigorated with daily, weekly and monthly evaluation to oversee the progress we are making.

“We are committed to doing more in line with the directives and motivating examples of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR,” Olumu said.

He said that Apapa Command handled the highest volume of trade for the NCS, collected the highest revenue, and was therefore saddled with a higher degree of expectation from the management of the service and the government.

He advised Apapa port users to embrace legitimate trade, adding that Apapa Command was more alive to its responsibilities to detect all forms of concealment and plug any avenue for revenue leakage to the barest minimum

 

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The Customs Area Command at Muritala Muhammed Area Command (MMAC) has generated N80.3 billion in the first half of the year.

The Customs Area Controller of MMAC, Michael Awe, told newsmen in Lagos on Tuesday that the amount doubled the N38.7 billion revenue generated in the first half of 2023.

He said that the additional N41.6 billion difference represented a 107.5 per cent increase when compared to the revenue generated in the same period of last year.

 

Awe attributed the increase in revenue generation to the support from the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Bashir Adeniyi and his management team.

 

He said that the difference recorded in the revenue collection was made possible by officers’ resilience in ensuring that agents made proper declarations and strict adherence to import/export guidelines in tandem with extant laws.

In the area of anti-smuggling, Awe said officers were not resting on their oars in enforcing government fiscal policies and other trade regulations.

 

“The Command made the following seizures of: five packages of 250mg tramadol, 12 packages of 225mg tramadol, and one package of 50-round 9mm live ammunition.

 

Other seizures include 46 packages of dried sea cucumbers, three packages of dried donkey male genitals, and 55 pieces of Jojef Tomahawk semi-automatic rifles.

 

“The cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the aforementioned items stood at N6.06 billion.

“These items are seized mainly because of various forms of infractions which range from false declarations, non-adherence to import/export guidelines, and failure to comply with other extant regulations as enshrined in the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCS Act) 2023,” Awe said.

 

The MMIA customs boss said that the command recorded N266.6 million of exported goods within the period under review, with an FOB value of $204.59 thousand.

 

On the command’s stakeholder engagements, he explained that the command established an open-door policy which had helped in resolving many issues of common interest with concerned stakeholders.

Let me reiterate my call to our esteemed partners in the clearance value chain to always brace up to the emerging challenges as we work together to move the country forward,” he said.

 

Awe commended officers of the Command for their dedication to the noble cause of fighting smugglers, adding that they should adhere strictly to the rules of engagement while discharging their statutory duties.

 

He appreciated the contributions of the genuine stakeholders, other security agencies, and the media for their continuous support.

 

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has received commendation from the House Committee on Customs and Excise for an increase in revenue generation and national security.

The Committee gave the commendation on Wednesday, 10 July 2024, during an oversight visit to the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja.

The House of Representatives has tasked the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) with improving security at land borders across the country.

Leke Abejide, the House committee chairman on customs and excise duties, acknowledged the efforts of the NCS in the interception of arms and ammunition, particularly in its recent operations in Lagos and Rivers states

These interceptions were not routine seizures. They potentially saved the lives of countless Nigerians and demonstrated the exceptional skills and dedication of your personnel in protecting our borders,” he said.

The NCS recently seized 844 riffles and 112,500 rounds of ammunition in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Murtala Muhammed, the Customs area command, Ikeja, seized 55 pieces of unassembled Jojef Magnum semi-automatic short guns.

The chairman, however, urged the service not to be complacent with the outcomes, as the seized items were an indication that the country was facing enormous challenges and required more security at its borders.

“Every weapon and illicit item seized is a victory, but every attempt to smuggle them into Nigeria is a call to redouble our efforts,” he said.

According to the chairman, the committee will undertake a thorough investigation into all illegal activities taking place within bonded terminals, and free trade zones across the country.

“Our objective is to bring sanity and order to these areas, ensuring they operate within the confines of the law and contribute positively to the nation’s growth,” he said.

Abejide explained that the move was necessary to eliminate illegal businesses and activities that threaten national security and economic stability in those areas.

 

He said that the committee was advocating for the progress of the e-customs modernisation project, and urged the service to address issues of network outages to ensure a smooth transition.

The chairman assured the NCS of the committee’s support in addressing its challenges, saying that continuous investment in resources, technology, and manpower was crucial to ensure greater success.

Earlier, Adewale Adeniyi, the comptroller-general of Customs, acknowledged the importance of legislative oversight in ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the implementation of operations and projects within the service.

Adeniyi said that their insights and guidance were crucial in helping NCS improve its services for the progress of the country.

“You help us to better facilitate trade and to secure our borders while collecting revenues that are very vital to our economy,” he said.

He assured the committee that NCS was committed to continuous improvement and innovation in all aspects of its services and project implementation.

According to the customs boss, feedback and recommendations from the legislature are crucial to enable them to streamline their processes, improve efficiency, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and service.

He said that Customs was determined to instill discipline among its personnel in the discharge of duties, and had taken disciplinary action against those found wanting, to serve as a deterrent to others.

Also speaking, Caroline Niagwan, the deputy comptroller-general in charge of tariff and trade, said that the service was working assiduously to meet its annual revenue target of N5.1 trillion.

She said the service had collected N2.74 trillion as revenue in the first half of 2024, surpassing the expected revenue target of N2.54 trillion for the same period.

 

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Lagos:  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lilypond Export Command, on Tuesday, said that its Nigeria Export Supervision Scheme (NESS) stood at N1.2 billion in the define quarter of 2024.

The Comptroller of Customs CAC, Lilypond Export Command, Mr Ajibola Odusanya, made this known n Lagos.

Odusanya said that NESS payments were a significant rise in 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023.

He said that the command recorded N1.2 billion in revenue in 2024 compared to N478.7 million recorded in the same period of 2023.

He said that, in line with the fiscal policy directive of the FGN, N29.6 million was generated as a surcharge on the export of previously imported goods and other machinery as approved by the Federal Ministry of Finance in 2024, while N535,000 was generated in 2023.

“As we all know, the year 2024 is facing numerous challenges, and Nigeria is not exempted. Important sectors of the economy are adversely affected due to the unstable exchange rate remarkable surge in trade activity,” he said.

He said that the command recorded a significant export of diverse commodities, including agricultural produce, manufactured goods, solid and extractive minerals, among others.

“A total of 2,488 20ft and 40ft containers were stuffed with agricultural produce, generating earnings amounting to $135.4 million.

“Notably, the Nigeria Export Supervision Scheme (NESS) received a payment of N913.7 million underscoring the robust contribution of agricultural exports to the national economy.

“With 267 containers dispatched, manufactured goods contributed significantly to export revenue, totaling $9.5 million dollars,” he said.

He added that the NESS payment to the Federal Government of Nigeria amounted to N57.23 million, reflecting the sector’s resilience and competitiveness in the global market.

“The export of solid and extractive minerals witnessed a notable upsurge, with 623 20ft and 40ft containers dispatched, valued at $34.3 million dollars…

 

“The NESS payment of N232.7 million, highlights the growing potential of Nigeria’s mineral resources on the international stage.

“Additionally, various goods such as plants & machinery, and personal effects were exported in 162 20ft and 40ft containers, contributing $5.5 million to export revenue,” he said.

Odusanya added that a NESS payment of N24.0 million was made, emphasising the diversified nature of Nigeria’s export portfolio.

He commended the Comptroller-General of customs, Bashir Adeniyi, and his management team for harmonising with the Nigerian Ports Authority for collapsing all the export seats in Zone “A” to Lilypond Export Command.

Odusanya appreciated all the stakeholders and sister agency for contributing to the increase in export adding that they remain committed to ensuring seamless trade facilitation.

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Lagos:  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N1.02 trillion at its Apapa Area Command in the first half of the year.

The Customs Area Controller, Apapa Command, Babatunde Olomu, disclosed this at a news conference in Lagos on Monday.

The Customs Area Controller, Apapa Command, Babatude Olomu being interviewed by the press after showing the intercepted containers to the media in Lagos on Monday)

He said that the figure represented a 143 per cent increase over the N421.38 billion generated during the same period in 2023.

Olomu highlighted that the agency’s efforts at promoting and facilitating trade were yielding significant results.

“Our efforts have been mainly targeted at preventing revenue losses, improving ease of doing business, and engaging stakeholders,” Olomu said.

He noted that the command generated the amount in spite of a sharp reduction in trade volume.

“We have implemented measures to prevent government revenue loss by using a blend of intelligence and community relations,” he added.

Olomu said that during the review period, the command intercepted 11 containers of regulated items, such as expired drugs, contraband goods, and frozen birds worth N424 million, compared to 42 seizures with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N1.4 billion in the corresponding period of 2023.

“These seizures were made from dishonest importers attempting to smuggle goods into Nigeria,”she stated.

 

The News Agency reports that the command uncovered a large quantity of expired and unregistered pharmaceuticals in three 40ft containers.

It also uncovered another three 40ft containers loaded with 7,580 cartons of frozen poultry products unfit for human consumption.

 

Olomu explained that these smuggled items violated Schedule Three of the revised import prohibition list of the Common External Tariff (CET) and Section 233 of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.

He praised the motivation and leadership of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and thanked his men and officers for their hard work.

 

The CAC attributed the command’s successes to support from sister agencies in the port, such as the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Army.

Olomu said that in line with the CGC’s zero tolerance for smuggling, the command has reformed the management of cargoes moving from the mother port to bonded terminals by ensuring more meticulous oversight.

 

“No cargo is allowed to exit our control without thorough inspection using the scanner,” he noted.

He assured that proper cargo inspection would not be compromised, and the command would continue to make seizures, detentions and arrests where necessary.

 

This, he added, would help to protect the national economy and prevent Nigerians from exposure to dangerous or unwholesome products like illicit drugs.

 

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Lagos:  The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has commended the Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) for being a worthy and dependable partner in its modernisation drive.

Adeniyi gave the commendation in a statement on Sunday after receiving a power generating set and a bus on behalf of the service from the Chairman of TMP, Saleh Ahmadu, at the Project Management Office, Abuja.

The customs boss, appreciating the TMP for the equipment, said: “On behalf of all officers and men, I appreciate this gesture of the TMP to present 250KVA generator and the 13-seater 2024 Toyota Hiace Bus to the service.

He noted that the service was aware of the TMP’s efforts at providing tools, training and equipment needed to drive the customs’ modernisation programmes.

“We know that computers alone will not work by themselves; they will not effect the desired modernisation that we need.
“It will require human input and the working environment.

 

(The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, received a customised generator and a bus on behalf of the service from the Chairman of the Trade Modernisation Project (TMP), Saleh Ahmadu.)

“So, we appreciate these efforts you put in place to help us enhance the working environment and also to improve the welfare of the officers,” he said.

Adeniyi said that the equipment would be put to good use, to bring added value to the NCS operations.

Adeniyi also encouraged the officers, from the rank of Assistant Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller, undergoing special training by the TMP to take the training seriously.

He encouraged them to acquire the necessary knowledge to discharge their responsibilities and take up the task ahead of them, professionally.

The Chairman of TMP, Saleh Ahmadu, who handed over the equipment, said the bus was for the effective movement of personnel between the headquarters and the TMP office.

“The generator is for constant power supply to the management quarters of the NCS,” Ahmadu said.
He also acknowledged the Customs boss for his continuous support and collaboration.

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The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, was on Saturday, 6 July 2024, honoured with the outstanding Revenue Collection accolade at the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) by His Excellency, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu GCFR.

The award was bestowed on CGC Adeniyi during a ceremony at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, recognising his significant achievements in revenue generation since his appointment as Comptroller-General of Customs in June 2023.

The Customs Spokesman, Abdullahi Mawaida made the disclosure in Lagos on Sunday.

President Tinubu was represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, emphasised that the awards were about embedding a culture of recognition and reward in the public service ethos.

He conveyed the president’s message that public institutions were not personal enterprises and that public servants were employees of the Nigerian people.

In an interview after receiving the award, CGC Adeniyi was delighted and affirmed his commitment to advancing Nigeria’s economy through revenue collection and trade facilitation.

He thanked the the God Almighty, the president, the SGF, and NEAPS for the recognition.

“This national recognition is a challenge for the Service to double its efforts in making this country proud.

“It motivates public officials to dedicate themselves and perform diligently in office,” Adeniyi said.

Earlier, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, urged the award recipients to continue their exemplary work.

Akume emphasised that the selected individuals and organisations were chosen based on objective criteria from both the public and private sectors.

He welcomed attendees to the second edition of NEAPS, mentioning that the first edition was held in October 2023 at the exact location.

He commended The Best Strategic (TBS) Media for organising the event event in collaboration with the OSGF.

Akume highlighted NEAPS as an award recognising innovation, leadership, and significant contributions to public service and the nation’s development.

Among the 44 recipients of the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service were Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, and Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President) Senator Ibrahim Hadejia. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Governor Seyi Makinde.

In addition were the Governor of Oyo State, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State were recognised for their sector-specific interventions.

Other honorees included FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, President of Dangote Group Alhaji Aliko Dangote, former SGF Boss Mustapha, and Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Chief Jim Ovia.

NEAPS was an annual recognition program organised in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), celebrating individuals who have made exceptional contributions to public service within the preceding year.