Tinubu extends Customs boss Adeniyi’s tenure by 6 months

President Bola Tinubu has granted a final six-month tenure extension to the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi.

As Comptroller General of Customs, Adeniyi’s first tenure extension ought to have expired on August 1, 2026.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement issued on Friday, said the six-month extension, which will expire in February 2027, is to enable him to consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window and ensure an orderly succession in the service.

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Onanuga said during the transition period, Adeniyi, while working with the NCS Board, will ensure the promotion of eligible officers to the rank of Comptroller of Customs and the compulsory retirement of officers who have attained 60 years of age or have served 35 years.

Adeniyi joined the Customs Service after graduating from Obafemi Awolowo University in the late 80s.

He rose through the ranks, becoming deputy comptroller in 2012, comptroller in 2017, assistant comptroller general in 2020, acting deputy comptroller-general in January 2023, before his appointment by Tinubu in June 2023 as the Comptroller General.