The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller Generals (DCGs) and 12 Assistant Comptroller Generals (ACGs) in a bid to strengthen the Service’s leadership structure.
These appointments are in line with the Federal Character Policy, ensuring equitable representation across the six geopolitical zones.
The newly appointed DCGs include AB Mohammed (North-West), GO Omale (North-Central), OC Orbih (South-South), and Dera Nnadi (South-East). The ACGs appointed are MP Binga (North-East), CA Awo (South-East), AB Shuaibu (North-Central), AT Abe (North-West), K Mohammed (North-West), B Mohammed (North-West), TM Daniyan (North-Central), B Oramalugo (South-East), OP Olaniyan (South-West), B Olomu (South-West), IK Oladeji (South-West), and CC Dim (South-East).
In addition to these appointments, the Board approved the promotion of 3,312 senior officers across various ranks. The NCS Management also approved the promotion of 202 junior officers, highlighting the Service’s commitment to merit-based career progression and recognition of outstanding performance.
The NCSB reviewed the Service’s revenue performance for the first half of the year, recording a total revenue collection of N3,682,496,530,576.48. This impressive outcome underscores the effectiveness of ongoing reforms and improved compliance by stakeholders.
The Board also acknowledged the Service’s sustained involvement in the National Single Window (NSW) project, aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and efficiency. Key milestones were recorded in the Trade Modernisation Project, including the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) and the arrival of six scanners to boost non-intrusive inspection.
Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, congratulated all newly appointed and promoted officers, charging them to justify the confidence reposed in them.
He reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, transparency, and excellence in service delivery.