The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Dr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has been re-elected for a second term to lead the World Customs Organization (WCO), making him the first Nigerian and third African to hold the position. His re-election on July 4, 2026, was seen as a validation of Nigeria's customs reforms. The WCO, comprising 187 countries, sets global standards for trade facilitation and revenue collection. Adeniyi's leadership is expected to enhance Nigeria's influence in global customs governance.
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