Minister, WHO Grace Customs Launch of Landmark CSR Programme to Transform Communities.

…As CGC Adeniyi Leads Groundbreaking Intervention in Education, Social Development.

By Joe Njoku,
Global Freight News.

In a resounding demonstration of cross-sectoral collaboration for national growth, the Minister of Finance, Education and Youth development, alongside representatives from the World Health Organisation (WHO) gathered to witness the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) launch of its ambitious “Customs Cares” Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme, 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, 20th 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, CGC Adeniyi described “Customs Cares” as a strategic response to Nigeria’s critical social, educational, and infrastructural gaps.

According to him, 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 said

Adeniyi noted that the programme will be rolled out in phases, aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Adeniyi said , “This initiative is strategically aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritised 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 Service 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 education because human capital management is fundamental to national prosperity. This initiative is not just about long term commitments to sustainable development,” he noted.

Adeniyi further announced that the initiative would be expanded across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with the adoption of one school in each local Council Area, ensuring tailored interventions to address each institution’s needs.

“These school adoptions, including GSS Wuse Zone 3, are long term commitments. We will continue to impact these institution’s over the year, ensuring sustainable development rather than one time interventions,” he assured.

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, commended the Nigeria Customs Service for demonstrating a strong commitment to national development beyond revenue generation.

“The Customs Cares initiative is a game changer. It exemplifies how government institutions can integrate social impact into their core mandate. I comment the Comptroller-General of Customs for this visionary leadership, and I assure you that the Ministry of Finance fully support this initiative,” he stated.