By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has authorised the appointment of two management staff and the redeployment of four others within the service as part of efforts to enhance efficiency and respond to recent retirements.
Chief Superintendent of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, the National Public Relations Officer of the service, announced the development in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
According to Maiwada, Adeniyi emphasised that these appointments and redeployments were essential to reinvigorating the service for optimal service delivery.
“The newly appointed management members are poised to steer the NCS towards enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. Their diverse expertise and proven track records are expected to inject fresh momentum into critical areas such as revenue generation, anti-smuggling, and trade facilitation,” Maiwada quoted Adeniyi.
The customs boss commended the appointees for their outstanding service records and urged them to embrace their new roles with renewed dedication.
He stressed the importance of upholding integrity, professionalism, and high standards of service delivery.
Adeniyi reiterated the NCS’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s economic interests, promoting international trade, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
He assured that the strategic reinforcement of the service leadership aimed to address evolving challenges and capitalise on growth opportunities effectively.