LunagisthubNigeria Customs Service Promotes 13 Senior Officers, Rewards 10 for Exceptional Serviceable
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced key management appointments and special promotions, aimed at strengthening leadership and boosting operational efficiency. The promotions were approved at the 64th Regular Meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service Board, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun
The Board approved the elevation of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals, marking one of the largest leadership reshuffles in recent years. The newly appointed Deputy Comptroller-Generals are:
– Baba Imam (North-East)
– Isah Umar (North-West)
– Tijjani Abe (North-West)
– Timi Bomodi (South-South)
– Oluyomi Adebakin (South-West)
The eight officers elevated to Assistant Comptroller-General are:
– 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)
– M.D. Malah (North-East)
In addition to the promotions, 10 officers received Special Promotions in recognition of their exceptional professionalism, leadership, and outstanding service performance. The beneficiaries include:
– Comptrollers A.C. Fanyam and G.M. Shidali
– Deputy Comptrollers S. Omofoma, O.A. Oladepo, A.Y. Musa, A. Ogboru, and A.A. Maiwada
– Assistant Comptrollers C.N. Essien and H. Aliyu
– Deputy Superintendent A.S. Shofadekan
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, emphasized the importance of adapting to global trade dynamics, strengthening internal systems, and ensuring Nigeria’s borders remain secure. He noted that the promotions underscore the Board’s commitment to building a motivated workforce capable of implementing reforms under the new Customs Act
The promotions and appointments are part of the ongoing reforms in the Customs Service, aimed at boosting efficiency, morale, and succession planning. The Nigeria Customs Service is working to enhance compliance management, policy execution, and revenue generation, while also strengthening its internal systems and ensuring the security of Nigeria’s borders.
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