The Nigeria Customs Service board (NCS) has promoted 3,312 officers as it collected N3.68 trillion in the first half of the year 2025.
The board has also approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and 12 Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs) in a bid to strengthen the leadership structure of the Service.
The appointments, it was gathered, were made at the 63rd regular meeting of the NCSB, held on September 2, 2025, and chaired by the 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)
Also, the newly appointed ACGs are: MP Binga (North-East), CA Awo (South-East), AB Shuaibu (North-Central), AT Abe (North-West), K Mohammed (North-West), B Mohammed (North-West), TM Daniyan (North-Central), B Oramalugo (South-East), OP Olaniyan (South-West), B Olomu (South-West), IK Oladeji (South-West) and CC Dim (South-East).
In addition to the appointments, the Board approved the promotion of 3,312 senior officers across various ranks.
The promotions underscore the Service’s commitment to merit-based career progression and recognition of outstanding performance.
The Board also reviewed the Service’s revenue performance for the first half of the year, recording a total revenue collection of N3.68 trillion.
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This represents a remarkable performance above expectations, surpassing the projected revenue for the period by N390.20 billion equivalent to 11.85%.
The Board pointed out the notable achievements in the Service’s Trade Modernisation Project, including the wider deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) codenamed B’Odogwu, arrival of six scanners, and procurement of Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) equipment.
The Comptroller-General of the Service, Adewale Adeniyi congratulated all newly appointed and promoted officers, charging them to justify the confidence reposed in them.
He reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, transparency, and excellence in service delivery.