Customs approves 13 senior appointments, 10 special promotions

The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved thirteen top management appointments and ten special promotions in a major restructuring aimed at strengthening leadership and boosting operational efficiency within the Service.

The decisions were taken at the Board’s 64th Regular Meeting held earlier in the week, presided over by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.

According to the Board, all appointments comply with statutory requirements and reflect the Federal Character provisions outlined in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.

The shake-up includes the confirmation of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs), a move expected to reinforce strategic oversight across Customs formations nationwide.

The newly appointed Deputy Comptroller-Generals are Baba Imam (North-East), Isah Umar (North-West), Tijjani Abe (North-West), Timi Bomodi (South-South) and Oluyomi Adebakin (South-West).

Their elevation follows the recent retirement of several senior officers and is projected to strengthen top-level decision-making and administrative coordination within the Service.

Eight senior officers were also appointed as Assistant Comptroller-Generals.

Those promoted to this cadre 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 appointments reflect its commitment to improving policy execution, compliance enforcement and operational synergy.

In addition, the NCSB approved special promotions for ten officers who were recognized for exceptional professionalism, leadership and contributions to national revenue and security.

A.C. Fanyam and G.M. Shidali were promoted to Comptroller of Customs, while S. Omofoma, O.A. Oladepo, A.Y. Musa, A. Ogboru and A.A. Maiwada were elevated to Deputy Comptroller of Customs.

Others include C.N. Essien and H. Aliyu, who rose to Assistant Comptroller, and A.S. Shofadekan, who was promoted to Deputy Superintendent of Customs.

The Board said the special promotions are reserved for officers whose work has significantly enhanced operations in their respective commands and contributed meaningfully to national interests.

It added that the latest appointments form part of wider efforts to strengthen leadership succession, boost staff morale and ensure the Service remains responsive to evolving trade, security and administrative demands.

According to the Board, the decisions demonstrate its commitment to building an efficient, future-focused Customs Service capable of meeting Nigeria’s expanding economic and security needs.