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The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved thirteen top management appointments and ten special promotions in a major shake-up designed to strengthen the Service’s leadership and operational efficiency.
The decisions were reached at the Board’s 64th Regular Meeting held on earlier in the week, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.
According to the Board, the appointments comply with statutory provisions and reflect the Federal Character requirements outlined in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
The restructuring includes the confirmation of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs), a move aimed at reinforcing strategic command 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 retirement of several senior officers and is expected to enhance high-level decision-making and administrative oversight within the Service.
Similarly, eight senior officers were appointed as Assistant Comptroller-Generals. They 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 noted that these appointments demonstrate its commitment to improving policy execution, compliance enforcement and operational coordination.
The NCSB also approved special promotions for 10 officers who demonstrated exceptional professionalism, leadership and service delivery. Those promoted include A.C. Fanyam and G.M. Shidali who were elevated to Comptroller of Customs, while S. Omofoma, O.A. Oladepo, A.Y. Musa, A. Ogboru and A.A. Maiwada were promoted to Deputy Comptroller of Customs. Others are C.N. Essien and H. Aliyu who became Assistant Comptrollers of Customs, and A.S. Shofadekan who earned promotion to Deputy Superintendent of Customs.
Describing the recognition, the Board stated that special promotions are 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 round of appointments and promotions forms part of broader efforts to strengthen leadership succession, enhance staff morale and ensure the Service remains agile in responding to evolving trade, security and administrative 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.
