The Nigeria Customs Service Board has approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptrollers-General and twelve Assistant Comptrollers-General following its 63rd regular meeting.
The appointments were made to fill vacancies created by recent retirements and to strengthen representation within the management structure.
The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, also endorsed the promotion of 3,312 senior officers from the rank of Comptroller of Customs to Assistant Superintendent of Customs II. In addition, 202 junior officers were elevated from Assistant Inspector of Customs to Customs Assistant I, following approval at the service’s 6th Management Meeting held on August 29.
Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, explained that the appointments and promotions were based on merit, availability of positions across the six geopolitical zones, and in compliance with the Federal Character Policy under Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
The board also reviewed the service’s role in the implementation of the National Single Window project. It highlighted the deployment of officers accredited by the World Customs Organisation, involvement in business process drafting, participation in vendor selection, and continued provision of ICT and risk management expertise. With the support of Trade Modernisation Project Limited, the service reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the initiative in line with global standards.
A review of the revenue performance for the first half of the year showed that the service collected ₦3.68 trillion between January and June. This exceeded the projected figure by ₦390.19 billion, representing an increase of 11.85 per cent. The achievement accounted for 55.93 per cent of the service’s annual revenue target within six months.
The board noted that the revenue growth reflected the impact of ongoing reforms, stronger compliance from stakeholders, and wider application of technology in customs operations.
