By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has confirmed the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) and seven Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs), in addition to promoting 4,291 senior officers.
According to a statement signed and released on Friday by customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the new management team members include DCG S Chiroma and ACGs ZM Gaji, OA Adebakin, GM Omale, MS Yusuf, DA Nnadi, HK Ejibunu, and D Hassan, who will fill vacancies created by retirements in various geopolitical zones.
The statement reads, “The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB), at its 61st regular meeting held on 18 December 2024, chaired by the Honorable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, confirmed the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) and seven Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs). Additionally, 4,291 senior officers were promoted.
“The newly confirmed Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Management Team members include DCG S Chiroma (North-East) and ACGs ZM Gaji (North-East), OA Adebakin (South-West), GM Omale (North-Central), MS Yusuf (North-Central), DA Nnadi (South-East), HK Ejibunu (North-Central), and D Hassan (North-East). These appointments are to fill the vacancies created based on the retirement of some management team members from the affected geopolitical zones of the federation. The action further aligns with the Service’s commitment to national inclusivity, institutional balance, and adherence to the Federal Character Policy as outlined in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.”
The Board also approved special promotions for 16 deserving officers and a posthumous promotion for the late Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Etop Andrew Essien, in recognition of his invaluable contributions and dedication.
Furthermore, the Board approved a strategic restructuring, transferring the Post Clearance Audit (PCA) Unit to the Office of the Comptroller General to ensure stronger oversight and increased efficiency.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, congratulated the newly appointed, promoted, and retained officers, urging them to uphold the Service’s core mandates and pursue excellence.