By Stella Okocha
Harboursandport.com:Lagos- September 3 2025: In line with the Presidential directive on the National Single Window, NSW, the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS , Board have acknowledged the sustained involvement of NCS the Project.The Service also seconded its World Customs Organisation,WCO -accredited officers, supporting the drafting of business process requirements, actively participated in vendor selection, and continues to provide ICT and risk management expertise.
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| Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun |
This event took place at the 63rd regular meeting held on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, noting that with integration support from Trade Modernisation Project Limited, NCS supports the initiative toward early completion, reaffirming its commitment to trade facilitation, efficiency, and global best practices.
Furthermore, the Board also undertook a comprehensive review of the Service’s revenue performance for the first half of the year; and between 1st January and 30th June 2025, the Service recorded a total revenue collection of N3,682,496,530,576.48, representing a remarkable performance above expectations.
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| The NCSB Board Meeting |
This figure surpassed the projected revenue for the period by N390,197,847,119.32, equivalent of 11.85%, reflecting the Service’s strengthened capacity in revenue mobilisation, which in practical terms, signifies that within six months, NCS has already achieved 55.93% of its annual revenue target.
The Board also acknowledged that this impressive outcome underscores the effectiveness of ongoing reforms, improved compliance by stakeholders, and enhanced deployment of technology in Customs operations.
During the board meeting, Updates on the Service’s Trade Modernisation Project were also presented, and with notable achievements recorded in the second quarter of 2025 and into July. The Key milestones include wider deployment of the Unified Customs Management System UCMS codenamed B’Odogwu, arrival of six scanners including an FS6000 model to boost non-intrusive inspection, procurement of Electronic Cargo Tracking System ECTS equipment, setup of the Centralised Image Analysis System CIAS, at Customs Headquarters, reinforcement of cybersecurity architecture, operationalisation of a multi-channel help desk, onboarding of additional stakeholders, and delivery of targeted capacity-building programmes.
The Board acknowledged that these developments further align Nigeria’s clearance processes with international best practices
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| Minister Wale Edun, CGC Bashir (M), with the newly appointed DCGs and ACGs |
The NCSB chairman Mr. Wale Edun, in the same vein, approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals DCGs and twelve Assistant Comptroller-Generals ACGs. These appointments were made to fill vacancies created by the recent retirement of some management members, while also strengthening equitable representation within the Service’s leadership structure. The appointments were also in line with the availability of positions across the six geopolitical zones and in strict compliance with the Federal Character Policy of the Government, as provided in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
The newly appointed DCGs were; AB Mohammed (North-West), GO Omale (North-Central), OC Orbih (South-South), D Nnadi (South-East). While the new ACGs include; 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) respectively.
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| Minister Wale (L), DCG Nnadi (M), CGG Bashir Adewale (R) during the ranking Ceremony |
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| Minister Wale(L), DCG Omale (M), CGC Bashir Adewale (R), during the ranking Ceremony |
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| Cross Section Of the newly appointed DCGs and ACGs |
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| Minister Wale(L), ACG Awo (M), CGC Bashir Adewale (R), during the ranking Ceremony |
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| Minister Wale(L), DCG Orbih (M), CGC Bashir Adewale (R), during the ranking Ceremony |
In the same vein, the Board also approved the promotion of 3,312 senior officers across various ranks from Comptroller of Customs (CC) to Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC 11).
Additionally, the NCS Management during its 6th Management Meeting held on Friday, 29 August 2025, approved the promotion of 202 junior officers from Assistant Inspector (AIC) to Customs Assistant I (CA1). These promotions underscore the Service’s commitment to merit-based career progression and recognition of outstanding performance.
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| Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR |
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on behalf of the NCSB, congratulates all newly appointed and promoted officers while charging them to justify the confidence reposed in them. He also reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, transparency, and excellence in service delivery, while appreciating the Honourable Minister of Finance for his continued support and guidance.
While handling the disciplinary matters, the Board considered cases presented during the session and approved the demotion of two officers to the next lower rank for various levels of misconduct, while also granting reinstatement to two officers after reviewing their cases. This action reflects the Board’s commitment to upholding accountability and fairness, in line with the Saervice’s core values.
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