The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and twelve Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs), while also promoting 3,312 senior officers and 202 junior officers, in a sweeping shake-up of the Service’s leadership and workforce.
The approvals were made at the Board’s 63rd regular meeting held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.
According to a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, the appointments were made to fill vacancies created by recent retirements and to ensure equitable representation in line with the Federal Character Policy, as provided in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
The newly appointed DCGs are AB Mohammed (North-West), GO Omale (North-Central), OC Orbih (South-South), and D Nnadi (South-East). The new ACGs 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).
On revenue performance, the Board noted that between January 1 and June 30, 2025, the Service collected ₦3.68 trillion, surpassing its projected target by ₦390.19 billion (11.85%). This achievement represented 55.93 percent of the Service’s annual target, reflecting the success of ongoing reforms, improved stakeholder compliance, and the deployment of modern technology in Customs operations.
The Board also received updates on the Trade Modernisation Project, including the rollout of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), arrival of six scanners (including an FS6000 model), procurement of Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) equipment, establishment of a Centralised Image Analysis System (CIAS), reinforcement of cybersecurity, operationalisation of a multi-channel helpdesk, and enhanced stakeholder engagement.
In disciplinary matters, two officers were demoted for misconduct, while two others were reinstated after review of their cases, underscoring the Service’s commitment to accountability and fairness.
Meanwhile,Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,has congratulated all newly appointed and promoted officers, charged them to justify the confidence reposed in them. He reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, transparency, and excellence in service delivery.
