By Tunde Ojudun
Following its 64th Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB), chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has approved a series of strategic appointments and special promotions aimed at enhancing leadership and operational efficiency within the Service.
In line with statutory provisions and the Federal Character Policy outlined in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, the Board confirmed the elevation of the following officers to
Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs): Baba Imam (North-East), Isah Umar (North-West), Tijjani Abe (North-West), Timi Bomodi (South-South), and Oluyomi Adebakin (South-West).
Officers elevated to Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs) 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).
These appointments follow the retirement of senior officers and are designed to reinforce strategic leadership across the Service’s operational zones.
The Board also granted special promotions to ten officers in recognition of their exceptional professionalism, leadership, and outstanding contributions to national revenue generation and security. The promoted officers include:
Comptroller of Customs A.C. Fanyam, G.M. Shidali,
Deputy Comptroller of Customs S. Omofoma, O.A. Oladepo, A.Y. Musa, A. Ogboru, A.A. Maiwada. Others are Assistant Comptroller of Customs C.N. Essien, H. Aliyu Deputy Superintendent of Customs A.S. Shofadekan.
These special promotions underscore the Board’s commitment to recognizing excellence and fostering a culture of meritocracy within the Service.
The Board emphasized that these decisions are part of broader efforts to ensure effective leadership succession, boost staff morale, and enhance the Service’s responsiveness to evolving trade, security, and administrative challenges.