• Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
    • Government
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
    • PR Nigeria Award
  • E-Paper
Search
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
Sign in
Welcome! Log into your account
Forgot your password? Get help
Password recovery
Recover your password
A password will be e-mailed to you.
PRNIGERIA PRNigeria News
PRNIGERIA PRNIGERIA
  • Home
  • Anti-Corruption
    • Chinese nationals jailed in Lagos

      Court Jails Nine Chinese Nationals for Cybercrime in Lagos

      ASUU

      Tackle Corruption, Institutional Decay – ASUU Charges FG

      EFCC Arraigns Bauchi Accountant General Over N8bn Fraud as Court Sentences…

      PRNigeria logo fearured image

      EFCC Arraigns Ex-Convict, Other for Naira Abuse in Lagos

      EFCC Arrests 37 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ilorin

  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
    • Comptroller General Nigerian Customs Bashir Adewale

      Nigeria Customs, ICPC and the Audit of Conscience

      Customs Diplomacy: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Ink Mutual Assistance Deal

      Comptroller General Nigerian Customs Bashir Adewale

      Nigeria, Belarus Forge Alliance to Combat Smuggling, Facilitate Trade

      President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and CG Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi

      Tinubu Hails Customs Boss Wale Adeniyi on Historic Election as WCO…

      WTO Lauds Nigeria Customs for Embracing Global Trade Standards

  • National
    • 58 Inmates in Kano Sit for 2025 NECO Exams, Thanks to…

      Tinubu conference centre generates N700m in 3 weeks – Wike

      Police Arrest 43 Illegal Immigrants, Human Traffickers, Rescue Victim

      Multichoice logo

      NDPC Fines MultiChoice ₦766m for Data Protection Breach in Nigeria

      Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada

      Customs Debunks Fake CBT Recruitment Shortlist Circulating Online

    • Government
      • Tinubu conference centre generates N700m in 3 weeks – Wike

        Soldiers

        Soldiers, forest guards to tackle insecurity in Kwara State

        MUSWEN Muslim Ummah of South West

        MUSWEN Renews Call for Shariah Courts to Regulate Affairs of Muslims

        Corporate Affairs Commission

        CAC Unveils AI-Powered Registration Portal to Revolutionize Business Registration in Nigeria

        Employment: ICPC Secures Conviction of FAAN Staff

  • Security
    • Police Officer

      Security Forces Nab 2 Suspected ESN/IPOB Terrorists in Enugu

      58 Inmates in Kano Sit for 2025 NECO Exams, Thanks to…

      Police Officer

      Police rescue 19 Ghanaians from human traffickers in Oyo

      Soldiers

      Soldiers, forest guards to tackle insecurity in Kwara State

      Police Officer

      Anambra Police Arrest Man with Human Breast; Rescue Abducted Driver, Recover…

  • Features
    • From SDP to ADA to ADC: Can the New Opposition Coalition…

      Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR

      Adeniyi: Lifting Nigeria to the Pinnacle of Global Customs Authority

      Nigeria’s Growth Numbers Tell Only Half the Story By Umar Farouk…

      NYSC Corps Members in Camp

      The Burden Too Many Nigerian Youths Bear Alone

      Combating Deepfake Videos: A Fight for Nigeria’s Soul By Mukhtar Ya’u…

  • State
    • Police Officer

      Security Forces Nab 2 Suspected ESN/IPOB Terrorists in Enugu

      58 Inmates in Kano Sit for 2025 NECO Exams, Thanks to…

      Police Officer

      Police rescue 19 Ghanaians from human traffickers in Oyo

      Soldiers

      Soldiers, forest guards to tackle insecurity in Kwara State

      NDLEA Logo

      NDLEA Intercepts UK, Saudi-Bond Cocaine Hidden in Lipsticks in Lagos, Arrests…

  • Event
    • 58 Inmates in Kano Sit for 2025 NECO Exams, Thanks to…

      Troops of the Nigerian Army giving a salute

      162nd Anniversary: Tinubu Salutes Nigerian Army, Hails Troops as Guardians of…

      President & Chairman of Governing Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku

      NIPR Lauds Nigerian PR Firms for Outstanding Performances at 2025 SABRE…

      SCN NGO signs partnership with PRNIGERIA

      SCN NGO Seals Partnership with PRNigeria to Amplify its Humanitarian Projects

      NELFUND

      NELFUND Warns Students Against Fake Loan Application Portal

    • PR Nigeria Award
  • E-Paper
Home General Customs Officers and the Deeper Meaning of Ramadan
  • General

Customs Officers and the Deeper Meaning of Ramadan

By
Abdulsalam Mahmud
-
March 24, 2025
CG Customs Bashir Adeniyi
CG Customs Bashir Adeniyi

Customs Officers and the Deeper Meaning of Ramadan

By Abdulsalam Mahmud,

Ramadan is a month that calls for reflection, discipline and acts of kindness. It is a time when Muslims across the world observe fasting, not just as a religious obligation but as a means to cultivate self-restraint and empathy for those who struggle daily with hunger and hardship.

Beyond personal devotion, the essence of Ramadan extends to fostering a sense of duty and service to the community, especially for those in positions of authority. Nowhere is this expectation more pronounced than within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), an institution whose officers interact daily with traders, border communities and the public.

Customs personnel are not merely enforcers of trade laws; they are guardians of economic integrity, ambassadors of national security and most importantly, public servants. In the spirit of Ramadan, their roles take on a deeper meaning—one that transcends revenue collection and anti-smuggling operations.

It becomes a call to embrace fairness, humility and a renewed sense of responsibility to the people they serve. It is in this context that the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has urged officers and stakeholders to align their professional conduct with the core values of Ramadan.

Recognizing that service to the nation is incomplete without service to humanity, he recently emphasized the need for Customs personnel to embody charity, self-discipline and community spirit—principles that form the bedrock of a just and compassionate society.

CGC Adeniyi spoke at an Iftar (breaking of fast) dinner organised by Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.

The event, attended by hundreds of senior and junior officers and stakeholders from various organisations, provided a platform for reflecting on Ramadan’s lessons and the importance of giving back to the community.

In his remarks at the gathering, Adeniyi underscored the significance of piety, self-discipline and devotion, noting that fasting offers an opportunity to develop a more profound sense of empathy for the less privileged.

“Charity teaches us to care for the less privileged. Beyond personal devotion and the discipline we cultivate during this period, fasting allows us to experience, even if briefly, what those who cannot afford to eat go through daily,” he said.

The Customs boss also highlighted the unique spiritual alignment between Ramadan and Lent, stating that the simultaneous observance of both fasting periods by Muslims and Christians presents a unified experience of sacrifice and reflection.

“For the second or third time in a row, we are witnessing Ramadan running simultaneously with the Lent period. What this means is that, at one time, all of us are experiencing the discipline of giving up food and drink, helping us understand the struggles of those who lack basic needs.

Read Also:

  • Security Forces Nab 2 Suspected ESN/IPOB Terrorists in Enugu
  • 58 Inmates in Kano Sit for 2025 NECO Exams, Thanks to State Government
  • Tinubu conference centre generates N700m in 3 weeks – Wike

“Therefore, this is a period to think about our communities and obligations to those around us,” CGC Adeniyi said. He linked this principle of selflessness and service to the Nigeria Customs’ new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, “Customs Cares,” which focuses on community development, education, healthcare and social investments.

“What we are doing today is a stepping stone for what we have chosen to do — the launch of our Corporate Social Responsibility programme. In the true spirit of Ramadan and Lent, I urge all of us to embrace service to humanity as a guiding principle, as it epitomises who we are as an organisation,” he added.

Reinforcing the Customs Service’s dual mandate of national duty and social responsibility, Adeniyi reminded officers that their commitment to public service extends beyond revenue collection and border security to uplift the communities in which they operate.

“We are described as a Service—the Nigeria Customs Service. Our duty goes beyond enforcing trade laws; we also have an obligation to serve our community. Let us embody this spirit not only during Ramadan and Lent but as a defining part of our daily work,” he stressed.

He expressed his gratitude to the Chairman of TMP and his team for organising the event and commended the serene atmosphere created for the Iftar. The CGC prayed for divine blessings, peace and prosperity for Nigeria, and wished all officers and stakeholders to witness many more Ramadan seasons in good health.

“May Almighty Allah grant us the opportunity to witness many more Ramadan seasons in our lives. We pray for a better Nigeria and that our acts of service will contribute to a more compassionate and united nation,” he stated.

Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of TMP, Saleh Ahmadu, appreciated the gathering for honoring the invitation and prayed that God Almighty would reward each and every person abundantly. As this year’s Ramadan draws to a close, the call for Customs officers to uphold its values becomes even more significant.

The lessons of self-discipline, fairness and charity cultivated during this sacred month should not fade with the sighting of the new moon of Shawwal. Instead, they should serve as a guiding principle for officers in their daily interactions with traders, border communities and the public.

True service extends beyond enforcing trade laws—it is about fostering trust, upholding integrity and ensuring that the people they serve feel the impact of justice and compassion. This renewed emphasis on ethical conduct and social responsibility within the Customs Service could serve as a model for other government institutions.

If public officers across sectors embrace the principles of self-discipline, charity and fairness—not just in Ramadan but throughout the year—Nigeria would witness a transformation in governance and public service delivery. Leadership, after all, is not merely about authority but about the values that define those who hold power.

The spirit of Ramadan, as championed by CGC Adeniyi, is one that should endure beyond the fasting season. Customs officers who internalize these lessons will not only strengthen their institution, but also deepen their connection with the communities they serve.

In the end, a service that truly cares for its people is one that earns their respect, support and loyalty—qualities that make both the nation and its institutions stronger.

Mahmud, Deputy Editor of PRNigeria, can be reached at: [email protected].

VISIT OUR OTHER WEBSITES
PRNigeria.com EconomicConfidential.com PRNigeria.com/Hausa/
EmergencyDigest.com PoliticsDigest.ng TechDigest.ng
HealthDigest.ng SpokesPersonsdigest.com TeensDigest.ng
ArewaAgenda.com Hausa.ArewaAgenda.com YAShuaib.com
  • TAGS
  • Bashir Adewale Adeniyi
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Nigeria Customs Service
  • Ramadan and Lent
  • Shawwal
  • Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited
Previous articleFCT Security Operatives Rescue Naval Officer, Arrest Suspects
Next articlePRISON BREAK: 12 Inmates Flee Kogi Custodial Center 
Abdulsalam Mahmud
Abdulsalam Mahmud
Xing

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR

Police Officer

Security Forces Nab 2 Suspected ESN/IPOB Terrorists in Enugu

Tinubu conference centre generates N700m in 3 weeks – Wike

Police Officer

Police rescue 19 Ghanaians from human traffickers in Oyo

Police Arrest 43 Illegal Immigrants, Human Traffickers, Rescue Victim

Multichoice logo

NDPC Fines MultiChoice ₦766m for Data Protection Breach in Nigeria

Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada

Customs Debunks Fake CBT Recruitment Shortlist Circulating Online

Retired AIG Liman Shettima

IGP Egbetokun Mourns Retired AIG Liman Shettima

Police Officer

Police Foil Bandit Attacks in Katsina, Rescue Victims as Traditional Leader Abducted

Ribadu Proposes Reintegration of Military Veterans to Bolster National Security

DICON signs MoU with Saudi firm

DICON, Saudi firm sign MoU to produce security drones, satellites in Nigeria

Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya

Ex-COAS Urges Reforms in Recruitment, Training of Army, Harps on Prioritisation of Troops’ Welfare

Prioritise Troops’ Welfare, Mission Over Personal Gain – COAS Charges Army Commanders

Recent Posts

  • Security Forces Nab 2 Suspected ESN/IPOB Terrorists in Enugu
  • 58 Inmates in Kano Sit for 2025 NECO Exams, Thanks to State Government
  • Tinubu conference centre generates N700m in 3 weeks – Wike
  • Police rescue 19 Ghanaians from human traffickers in Oyo
  • Soldiers, forest guards to tackle insecurity in Kwara State
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
© 2020 PRNigeria. All Rights Reserved.
Latest News
Security Forces Nab 2 Suspected ESN/IPOB Terrorists in Enugu58 Inmates in Kano Sit for 2025 NECO Exams, Thanks to State GovernmentTinubu conference centre generates N700m in 3 weeks – WikePolice rescue 19 Ghanaians from human traffickers in OyoSoldiers, forest guards to tackle insecurity in Kwara StateAnambra Police Arrest Man with Human Breast; Rescue Abducted Driver, Recover Goods Worth N9.5mPolice Arrest 43 Illegal Immigrants, Human Traffickers, Rescue VictimNDPC Fines MultiChoice ₦766m for Data Protection Breach in NigeriaCustoms Debunks Fake CBT Recruitment Shortlist Circulating OnlineNDLEA Intercepts UK, Saudi-Bond Cocaine Hidden in Lipsticks in Lagos, Arrests Other SuspectsFrom SDP to ADA to ADC: Can the New Opposition Coalition Unseat Tinubu in 2027?IGP Egbetokun Mourns Retired AIG Liman ShettimaNAF Hosts Nationwide Parley to Honour Veterans’ Courage, SacrificeCybercrime Allegation: PRNigeria Petitions Police Against NIPSS Officials‎FACT-CHECK: Was a Man Trapped in Ceiling after Trying to Hack FCMB Bank?
X whatsapp