By Harriet Tornguvan
The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a new set of management appointments and special promotions following its 64th Regular Meeting held on 25 November 2025.
Chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, the Board confirmed the elevation of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals of Customs (DCGs) and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals of Customs (ACGs).
The appointments, the Board noted, align with statutory guidelines and the Federal Character principles provided under Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
Those promoted to the rank of Deputy Comptroller-General are Baba Imam (North-East), Isah Umar (North-West), Tijjani Abe (North-West), Timi Bomodi (South-South) and Oluyomi Adebakin (South-West). Their elevation fills vacancies created by recent retirements and is expected to strengthen strategic oversight across commands nationwide.
Similarly, the Board approved the promotion of 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) to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-General. According to the Board, their appointments underscore continued efforts to enhance policy implementation, compliance enforcement and operational efficiency.
In addition, the NCSB approved Special Promotion for ten officers in recognition of exceptional professionalism, leadership and outstanding service delivery. The beneficiaries include A.C. Fanyam (Comptroller of Customs), G.M. Shidali (Comptroller of Customs), S. Omofoma, O.A. Oladepo, A.Y. Musa, A. Ogboru and A.A. Maiwada (all promoted to Deputy Comptroller of Customs). Others are C.N. Essien and H. Aliyu (Assistant Comptroller of Customs), and A.S. Shofadekan, elevated to Deputy Superintendent of Customs.
The Board stated that the special promotions were awarded to officers whose exemplary performance significantly improved operations in their commands and contributed to national revenue growth and security enhancement.
It added that the latest appointments and promotions form part of broader efforts to strengthen leadership succession, boost morale and ensure the Service remains responsive to evolving trade, security and administrative demands.
