Over N3,682,496,530,576.48 revenue was collected by the Nigeria Customs Service in the first half of 2025. This represents 55.93 percent of the revenue target of N6.5 trillion for 3025.
The half year report was rendered at the 63rd meeting of the Board of the service on Tuesday. According to Abdullahi Maiwada, an Assistant Comptroller and spokesman of the service, the board attributed the performance the effectiveness of ongoing reforms, improved compliance by stakeholders, and enhanced deployment of technology in Customs operations.
The meeting which was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and 12 Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs).
The appointments, Maiwada stated, 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 elevated officers to DCG are A. B. Mohammed (North-West), G. O. Omale (North-Central), O. C. Orbih (South-South), D. Nnadi (South-East).
The new ACGs include: M. P. Binga (North-East), C. A. Awo (South-East), A. B. Shuaibu (North-Central), A. T. Abe (North-West), K. Mohammed (North-West), B. Mohammed (North-West), T. M. Daniyan (North-Central), B. Oramalugo (South-East), O. P. Olaniyan (South-West), B Olomu (South-West), I. K. Oladeji (South-West), and C. C. Dim (South-East).
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).
In line with the Presidential directive on the National Single Window (NSW), the Board acknowledged the sustained involvement of the Nigeria Customs Service in the project. The Service has seconded its World Customs Organisation (WCO)-accredited officers, supported the drafting of business process requirements, actively participated in vendor selection, and continues to provide ICT and risk management expertise. The Board noted that with integration support from Trade Modernisation Project Limited, the Customs is supporting the initiative toward early completion, reaffirming its commitment to trade facilitation, efficiency, and global best practices.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on behalf of the NCSB, congratulated 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.
