The Nigeria Customs Service Board, NCSB, has approved the appointment of new management officials and granted special promotions during its 64th Regular Meeting.
The Service’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced the decisions in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
He said the board, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, ratified the elevation of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals, DCGs, and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals, ACGs.
According to the statement, the appointments were made in line with statutory requirements and the Federal Character principles outlined in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
The approvals follow the recent exit of several senior officers from the Service.
Those promoted to the rank of DCG are: Baba Imam (North-East), Isah Umar (North-West), Tijjani Abe (North-West), Timi Bomodi (South-South), and Oluyomi Adebakin (South-West).
The new ACGs appointed are: C.G. Ogbonna (South-East), I. Abba-Aji (North-East), G.M. Haruna (South-South), E.J. Edelduok (South-South), G. Gaura (North-West), I. Isyaku (North-West), M.S. Shuaibu (North-Central), and M.D. Malah (North-East).
Maiwada explained that the promotions are intended to deepen policy implementation, strengthen compliance systems and boost operational efficiency across Customs formations.
The board also approved special promotions for 10 officers who distinguished themselves through outstanding performance, professionalism and leadership. They include:
Comptrollers of Customs:
A.C. Fanyam
G.M. Shidali
Deputy Comptrollers of Customs:
S. Omofoma
O.A. Oladepo
A.Y. Musa
A. Ogboru
A.A. Maiwada
Assistant Comptroller of Customs:
C.N. Essien
Deputy Superintendent of Customs:
H. Aliyu
A.S. Shofadekan
Maiwada noted that the special promotion category is reserved for officers whose work has significantly enhanced Customs operations, revenue generation and national security.
He added that the latest appointments and promotions show the board’s commitment to strengthening leadership succession, boosting staff morale and ensuring the Service remains equipped to manage evolving trade, security and administrative challenges.
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