The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has announced a major leadership shake-up, approving thirteen top management appointments and ten special promotions to boost efficiency across the Service.
The decisions were taken during the Board’s 64th Regular Meeting held earlier this week, presided over by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.
According to the Board, the appointments align with statutory guidelines and uphold the Federal Character requirements outlined in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act.
As part of the restructuring, five senior officers were confirmed as Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs), while eight others were elevated to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG). The move is aimed at strengthening strategic leadership and improving administrative oversight across Customs formations nationwide.
The newly appointed DCGs are Baba Imam (North-East), Isah Umar (North-West), Tijjani Abe (North-West), Timi Bomodi (South-South) and Oluyomi Adebakin (South-West). Their promotions follow the recent retirement of several top officers.
Similarly, the officers elevated to Assistant Comptroller-General include 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).
The Board said the fresh appointments underscore its commitment to strengthening policy implementation, compliance enforcement and operational coordination across the Service.
In addition, ten officers received special promotions for what the Board described as outstanding professionalism, leadership and service delivery. Those honoured include A.C. Fanyam and G.M. Shidali, who were promoted to Comptroller of Customs. Others elevated to Deputy Comptroller are S. Omofoma, O.A. Oladepo, A.Y. Musa, A. Ogboru and A.A. Maiwada.
Also promoted were C.N. Essien and H. Aliyu, now Assistant Comptrollers of Customs, while A.S. Shofadekan was elevated to Deputy Superintendent of Customs.
Highlighting the significance of the special promotions, the Board explained that such recognition is reserved for officers “whose work has significantly improved operations in their respective commands/units and contributed meaningfully to national revenue and security.”
It added that the latest appointments form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership succession, boost staff morale and ensure the Service can respond effectively to Nigeria’s evolving trade and security challenges.
“The decisions taken reflect our commitment to building a Customs Service that is efficient, future-focused and capable of meeting Nigeria’s growing economic and security needs,” the Board said.
