The Nigeria Customs Service Board has announced major leadership and personnel changes, including the appointment of new Deputy Comptroller-Generals and Assistant Comptroller-Generals, as well as the promotion of thousands of officers across various ranks.
The decisions were taken during the Board’s 63rd regular meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja, under the chairmanship of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.
National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed that the Board approved the appointment of four DCGs and twelve ACGs to fill leadership vacancies created by recent retirements and to enhance equitable representation in line with the Federal Character Policy as enshrined in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
The new DCGs are AB Mohammed (North-West), GO Omale (North-Central), OC Orbih (South-South), and D Nnadi (South-East). Appointed ACGs include MP Binga, CA Awo, AB Shuaibu, AT Abe, K Mohammed, B Mohammed, TM Daniyan, B Oramalugo, OP Olaniyan, B Olomu, IK Oladeji, and CC Dim, representing different zones.
In addition, the Board approved the promotion of 3,312 senior officers from the rank of Comptroller of Customs to Assistant Superintendent of Customs II.
Separately, at its sixth management meeting on August 29, 2025, the NCS leadership also promoted 202 junior officers.
These advancements, the Service said, are rooted in merit-based career progression and recognition of performance.
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The Board also reviewed operational updates, including progress on the National Single Window initiative. Customs officers have been seconded to support the project with technical expertise in ICT, risk management, and business process design.
Working with Trade Modernisation Project Limited, the Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring early completion of the initiative, which aims to streamline trade facilitation and align Nigeria with global best practices.
On revenue mobilisation, the Service reported a total collection of N3.68 trillion between January 1 and June 30, 2025—exceeding its half-year target by 11.85 percent.
The figure, representing 55.93 percent of the annual revenue projection, was attributed to improved compliance by stakeholders, ongoing reforms, and expanded deployment of technology.
Key achievements in the Trade Modernisation Project were also highlighted, including the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System “B’Odogwu,” acquisition of six scanners, procurement of Electronic Cargo Tracking System equipment, strengthening of cybersecurity systems, and capacity-building programmes for personnel.
On disciplinary matters, the Board approved the demotion of two officers for misconduct and reinstated two others after a case review, underscoring its commitment to accountability and fairness.
Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, congratulated all appointees and promoted officers, charging them to justify the confidence reposed in them.
He pledged that the Service would continue to embrace innovation, transparency, and inclusivity while commending the support of the Finance Minister.
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