Customs Board Approves Appointment of New Management Members, Special Promotions

ZAINAB JUNAID

Following the retirement of some senior officers in the Service, the Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of new management members and granted special promotions to some personnel at its 64th Regular Meeting, held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.

The meeting, chaired by the Hon. Min of Finance and Coordinating Economy, Wale Edun, featured the appointment of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals of Customs (DCGs), eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals of Customs (ACGs), and special promotions to ten Officers.

Key decisions affecting the Service’s leadership structure and personnel development were also considered during the meeting.

According to the board, the promotions are in line with the statutory provisions and the Federal Character Policy of the Federal Government as contained in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.

Among Officers promoted to the rank of Deputy Comptroller-General include: Baba Imam (North-East), Isah Umar (North-West), Tijjani Abe (North-West), Timi Bomodi (South-South) and Oluyomi Adebakin (South-West).

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) as Assistant Comptroller-General.

Their appointments are expected to strengthen strategic leadership across formations and also reflect the Board’s continued commitment to enhancing policy execution, compliance management, and operational efficiency.

Similarly, the ten Officers accorded special Promotion for demonstrating exceptional professionalism, leadership and outstanding performance, include: A.C. Fanyam as Comptroller of Customs, G.M. Shidali as Comptroller of Customs, S. Omofoma as Deputy Comptroller of Customs, O.A. Oladepo as Deputy Comptroller of Customs, A.Y. Musa as Deputy Comptroller of Customs, A. Ogboru as Deputy Comptroller of Customs, A.A. Maiwada as Deputy Comptroller of Customs, C.N. Essien as Assistant Comptroller of Customs, H. Aliyu as Assistant Comptroller of Customs, and A.S. Shofadekan as Deputy Superintendent of Customs.

The Board explained that Special Promotions are recognitions reserved for Officers whose work has significantly improved operations in their respective commands/units and contributed meaningfully to national revenue and security.

It also informed that the appointments and promotions were part of ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership succession, enhance morale and ensure that the Service remains responsive to emerging trade, security and administrative challenges.