Ministers ,WHO Representatives Attend Customs’ Launch of Landmark CSR Programme, Transforming Communities
Ministers ,WHO Representatives Attend Customs’ Launch of Landmark CSR Programme, Transforming Communities
…….as CGC Adeniyi leads groundbreaking intervention in education, social development
By Frank Odinukaeze
In a resounding demonstration of cross-sectoral collaboration for national progress, the Ministers of Finance, Education, and Youth Development, alongside representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), gathered to witness the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) launch of its ambitious ‘Customs Cares’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program—a pivotal initiative promising to ignite transformative change and foster sustainable development to communities nationwide.
The initiative’s official launch, which marked the beginning of the Service’s long-term commitment to community empowerment, occurred on Thursday, 20 March 2025, in Government Secondary School, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, where over 1,300 students benefited from the first phase of the programme.
In his opening remarks, Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi described “Customs Cares” as a strategic response to Nigeria’s critical social, educational, and infrastructural gaps.
“The Customs Cares initiative represents our comprehensive approach to CSR, designed to foster inclusive growth and create sustainable impact across Nigerian communities where we operate.” He stated.
He noted that the programme, which will be rolled out in phases, aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
He said, “This initiative is strategically aligned with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises holistic national development. Inspired by this framework, we focus on six key pillars, beginning with education.”
Speaking on the initiative’s first phase, CGC Adeniyi highlighted the NCS’s commitment to education, noting that Government Secondary School, Wuse Zone 3, was carefully selected based on historical ties and pressing infrastructural needs.
“We have prioritised educan because human capital development is fundamental to national prosperity. This initiative is not just about donations but long-term commitments to sustainable development.” He emphasised.
