The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has commended the organisation’s quality, the competitiveness and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by the participating teams at the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League, which was concluded on Saturday at the Package B, Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The Customs boss said the league demonstrated significant growth in structure and quality, describing the organisation as top-notch and the level of competition as highly impressive.
Adeniyi said, “The quality of the domestic league is already reflecting in the improved performances of Nigerian teams on the continental stage. Nigeria Customs and the Nigerian Navy have continued to impress in African competitions due to the strong foundation provided by the league.
“Looking ahead to the 2026 edition, called for more competitions during the off-season to keep players fit and provide greater exposure.”
He also revealed the plans to work closely with the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) to organise more tournaments, including beach volleyball, as part of preparations for continental championships. He cited Nigeria Customs’ recruitment of players from Ghana and the Benin Republic, adding that the club is also scouting talents from Rwanda.
“Nigerian teams must strengthen their squads by signing foreign players to enhance competitiveness.”
The CGC praised the Nigerian Navy volleyball team and revealed plans to engage the Chief of Naval Staff ( CNS) to further strengthen the team for continental duties.
While congratulating all participating teams, describing them as winners and commending the NVBF for its professionalism in organising the League, Adeniyi disclosed that the Nigeria Customs Service spent ₦48 million as subsidies to support the team’s participation in the just concluded championships.
“The individual awards were introduced, each carrying a ₦100,000 cash prize, while teams placed from fourth to 12th received ₦500,000 each. The third-place teams earned ₦2 million, runners-up received ₦3 million, while champions were awarded ₦5 million each for both men’s and women’s categories.
NVBF President, Musa Nimrod, in his remarks, described the League as a success as he expressed optimism about the future of volleyball in Nigeria and announced that the Super Cup would return in January 2026, which he said signalled renewed growth for the sport.
The Customs’ female team emerged as champions in their category with 63 points, while their male counterpart came second with 57 points in the male league.
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