The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB), at its 63rd regular meeting held on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, approved key leadership appointments and promotions across the Service.
To fill vacancies and ensure equitable representation across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, the Board appointed:
Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs):
– AB Mohammed – North-West
– GO Omale – North-Central
– OC Orbih – South-South
– D Nnadi – South-East
Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs):
– 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
– CC Dim – South-East
These appointments comply with the Federal Character Policy under Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
The Board also approved:
– Promotion of 3,312 senior officers from Comptroller of Customs (CC) to Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II)
– Promotion of 202 junior officers from Assistant Inspector (AIC) to Customs Assistant I (CA I)
These reflect the Service’s commitment to merit-based advancement and recognition of excellence.
The Board reaffirmed NCS’s active role in the National Single Window (NSW) initiative, including:
– Deployment of WCO-accredited officers
– Business process development
– Vendor selection and ICT support
With backing from Trade Modernisation Project Limited, the Service is accelerating integration and modernization efforts.
Key milestones include:
– Wider rollout of the Unified Customs Management System (B’Odogwu)
– Arrival of six scanners, including FS6000
– Procurement of Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS)
– Setup of Centralised Image Analysis System (CIAS)
– Cybersecurity upgrades and stakeholder onboarding .
Between January and June 2025, NCS generated ₦3.68 trillion in revenue—exceeding projections by ₦390 billion (11.85%) and achieving 55.93% of its annual target. This reflects improved compliance, reforms, and tech-driven operations.
The Board approved the demotion of two officers for misconduct and reinstated two others after case reviews, reinforcing its commitment to fairness and accountability.
Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR congratulated all newly appointed and promoted officers, urging them to uphold the Service’s values of innovation, transparency, and excellence. He also expressed gratitude to the Honourable Minister of Finance for his continued support.