The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs), twelve Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs), and the promotion of 3,514 officers across various ranks. The decision was reached at the Board’s 63rd regular meeting held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.
The new DCGs are AB Mohammed (North-West), GO Omale (North-Central), OC Orbih (South-South), and D Nnadi (South-East). Those promoted to ACGs include 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, the Board promoted 3,312 senior officers, while the NCS Management, during its 6th Management Meeting on August 29, 2025, also approved the promotion of 202 junior officers. According to the Service, the promotions reflect its commitment to merit-based career progression and recognition of performance.
On operational updates, the Board reviewed progress on the National Single Window (NSW) project, noting Customs’ active involvement in drafting business process requirements, vendor selection, and provision of ICT and risk management expertise. The Service reaffirmed its collaboration with Trade Modernisation Project Limited to accelerate the initiative.
The Board also considered revenue performance for the first half of the year, disclosing that the Service generated ₦3.68 trillion between January 1 and June 30, 2025. This figure exceeded projections by ₦390.2 billion (11.85%), representing 55.93% of the annual target. The result was attributed to ongoing reforms, improved stakeholder compliance, and enhanced use of technology.
On trade modernisation, the Board highlighted the deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) codenamed B’Odogwu, arrival of six scanners (including the FS6000 model), acquisition of Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) equipment, setup of the Centralised Image Analysis System (CIAS), reinforcement of cybersecurity architecture, and expansion of capacity-building programmes.
In disciplinary matters, the Board approved the demotion of two officers for misconduct and reinstated two others after reviewing their cases, stressing accountability and fairness in line with Customs’ core values.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, congratulated the newly appointed and promoted officers, urging them to justify the confidence reposed in them. He also reiterated the Service’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and transparency, while appreciating the continued support of the Finance Minister.
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