*Reviews Half-Year Revenue and Modernisation Drive
The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs), 12 Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs), and the promotion of 3,312 senior officers in a major shake-up aimed at strengthening the Service’s leadership and boosting operational efficiency.
The decisions were reached at the Board’s 63rd regular meeting held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.
The newly appointed DCGs are AB Mohammed (North-West), GO Omale (North-Central), OC Orbih (South-South), and D Nnadi (South-East). The ACGs include MP Binga, CA Awo, AB Shuaibu, AT Abe, K Mohammed, B Mohammed, TM Daniyan, B Oramalugo, OP Olaniyan, B Olomu, IK Oladeji, and CC Dim spread across the six geopolitical zones in line with the Federal Character Policy.
In addition, 202 junior officers were promoted by the NCS Management at its 6th meeting held on August 29, 2025. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, congratulated the beneficiaries and urged them to uphold the Service’s core values of integrity, transparency, and innovation.
The Board also reviewed the Service’s revenue performance for the first half of 2025, announcing a record collection of ₦3.68 trillion, exceeding the projected target by ₦390 billion (11.85%). This represents 55.93% of the Service’s annual target in just six months, a feat attributed to ongoing reforms, improved stakeholder compliance, and enhanced deployment of technology.
On trade facilitation, the NCS reiterated its commitment to the National Single Window (NSW) project, confirming the deployment of WCO-accredited officers, ICT expertise, and active collaboration with the Trade Modernisation Project Limited. Updates also highlighted the rollout of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) “B’Odogwu,” arrival of six new scanners, acquisition of Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) equipment, and improved cybersecurity architecture.
Disciplinary cases were also considered, with two officers demoted for misconduct and two others reinstated after review.
While congratulating the newly promoted officers, the Comptroller-General reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to inclusivity, accountability, and global best practices in customs administration.