President Tinubu Extends CGC Adeniyi’s Tenure by Six Months

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again extended the tenure of Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, approving an additional six months in office to enable him continue ongoing reforms and strategic initiatives within the Nigeria Customs Service.

The CGC’s initial tenure extension would have ended on Saturday, 1 August 2026, but the new development has pushed his exit date to February 2027.

According to a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information & Strategy) on Friday, 19 June 2026, this is to enable him consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) and ensure an orderly succession in the service.

CGC Adewale Adeniyi, the statement reads, is expected to ensure the promotion of eligible officers to the rank of Comptroller of Customs and the compulsory retirement of officers who have attained 60 years of age or have served 35 years, while working with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Board.

“He joined the Customs Service after graduating from Obafemi Awolowo University in the late 80s.

“He rose through the ranks, becoming Deputy Comptroller in 2012, Comptroller in 2017, Assistant Comptroller General in 2020, Acting Deputy Comptroller-General in January 2023, before his appointment by President Tinubu in June 2023 as the Comptroller General,” the statement partly reads.