The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service to advancing education even as he promised allocating adequate resources to institutions run by the Service.
CGC Adeniyi, Chairman at the official launch of the book Business Geek: Innovative Incubator From Concept to Reality, written by Asma’u Isah Maibasirah, in Abuja, said that quality education remains a top priority for the Nigeria Customs Service, as it plays a critical role in the nation’s development—by building and renovating primary and secondary schools in various states.
He highlighted the importance of ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to an excellent educational experience. He added that the Nigeria Customs Service will continue to deploy resources to address this issue.
The Comptroller-General pointed out that the book offers valuable insights into entrepreneurship and innovation, which are critical for addressing the country’s unemployment challenges.
“There must be something in this book that we must pay serious attention to. It is a very timely intervention because we have a high unemployment rate, especially among the youth, and I believe this is the time we must all grab this book.
“The Business Geek book, authored by Asma’u, aims to foster a culture of creativity and business acumen among Nigerians, particularly the youth, by providing practical guidance on transforming innovative concepts into viable enterprises,” said Adeniyi.
He commended the author’s initiative and noted that the book aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda of empowering small-scale businesses to revitalise the economy.
Adeniyi pledged the support of the Nigeria Customs Service in collaborating with the author to ensure the book reaches a wider audience, adding: “We are committed to supporting the author in providing adequate printed copies whenever the need arises.”
Book reviewer, Professor Muhammad Aliyu Paiko, Vice-Chancellor of Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna, described the publication as insightful and robust research material for intellectuals and students alike.
He lauded the author for her thorough research and compelling presentation of ideas relevant to academic and professional audiences.
Dr Maibasirah expressed her profound gratitude to Mrs Kikelomo Adewale Adeniyi, who represented the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her unwavering support towards the success of the publication.
Dr Maibasirah acknowledged the critical role the First Lady played in providing encouragement and assistance that ensured the book’s successful launch.
She also appreciated the Comptroller-General and his team for their immense support, which she noted had a positive impact on the entire process of publishing and launching the book.
Additionally, she extended her sincere thanks to the former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, who served as the Chief Launcher at the ceremony, and other distinguished guests for their presence and contributions to the event.
The author was confident that Business Geek will contribute to the discourse on entrepreneurship and highlights efforts to promote small and medium-sized enterprises as a pathway to economic prosperity.
The event drew participants from various sectors and served as a platform for discussing strategies for enhancing entrepreneurial skills and leveraging innovative solutions for national development.
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