The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of new management members and special promotions following its 64th Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. The decisions, aimed at strengthening leadership and personnel development, are part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency across the Service.
The Board, chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, confirmed the appointment of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals of Customs (DCGs) and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals of Customs (ACGs), in line with statutory provisions and the Federal Character Policy under Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
The newly appointed DCGs include Baba Imam (North-East), Isah Umar (North-West), Tijjani Abe (North-West), Timi Bomodi (South-South), and Oluyomi Adebakin (South-West). These appointments follow the retirement of senior officers and are expected to strengthen strategic leadership across formations.
The Board also confirmed the appointments 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) as Assistant Comptroller-Generals. These elevations reflect the Board’s commitment to enhancing policy execution, compliance management, and operational performance.
In addition, the Board approved special promotions for ten officers who demonstrated exceptional professionalism and leadership. The promoted officers include A.C. Fanyam and G.M. Shidali as Comptrollers of Customs; S. Omofoma, O.A. Oladepo, A.Y. Musa, A. Ogboru, and A.A. Maiwada as Deputy Comptrollers of Customs; C.N. Essien and H. Aliyu as Assistant Comptrollers of Customs; and A.S. Shofadekan as Deputy Superintendent of Customs.
The Board stated that these appointments and promotions are designed to strengthen leadership succession, boost staff morale, and ensure that the Nigeria Customs Service remains responsive to emerging trade, security, and administrative challenges.
