The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, along with the entire management and officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mallam Kabir Dangogo, a renowned scholar, journalist, and pioneer in the field of public relations.

Born on February 21, 1949, Mallam Dangogo dedicated his career to journalism, public relations, and corporate communications. He began as a journalist with the New Nigerian newspaper and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) before serving as managing editor of New Nigerian between 1988 and 1989. He later transitioned into academia, becoming a senior lecturer at Kaduna Polytechnic, where he played a key role in shaping future media professionals.

A respected figure in public relations, Mallam Dangogo made significant contributions to corporate communications in Nigeria. He served as a press adviser for the United States Information Service in 1990, a public relations officer at Bank of the North Limited and Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, and later founded Timex Communications, a PR firm and communication training school.

His influence extended beyond Nigeria, serving as the founding president of the Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB), secretary-general of the Federation of African Public Relations Associations (FAPRA, now APRA), and chairman of the Nigeria Chapter of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) between 2002 and 2006.

Throughout his career, Mallam Dangogo received numerous prestigious recognitions, including fellowships from the International Radio and Television Society (IRTS) in New York, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), and the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON). He was also a recipient of the NIPR President’s Award for Excellence in Public Relations in 1996 and the Lagos State Chapter of the NIPR Award for Excellence in 2005.

The comptroller-general described his passing as a great loss to the public relations and media industry, noting that his professionalism, leadership, and mentorship legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

On behalf of the Nigeria Customs Service, the comptroller-general extended heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and the entire communications fraternity.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.