In response to recent statutory retirements within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has taken decisive steps to fortify the service’s leadership. This includes the appointment of two management members in acting capacity and the strategic redeployment of four others to enhance operational efficiency and optimize service delivery.

The newly appointed management members, JP Ajoku and BM Jibo, are expected to bring their diverse expertise and proven track records to bear on critical areas such as revenue generation, anti-smuggling efforts, and trade facilitation.

APPOINTMENTS/REDEPLOYMENTS:

A. JP Ajoku fsi – Acting Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) Strategic Research and Policy
B. BM Jibo – Acting DCG Excise, Free Trade Zone & Industrial Incentives
C. IQ Ogbudu – Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Excise, Free Trade Zone & Industrial Incentives
D. IO Babalola – ACG/Zonal Coordinator Zone ‘B’
E. HJ Swomen – ACG/Zonal Coordinator Zone ‘A’
F. A Abdulazeez – Acting ACG/Zonal Coordinator Zone ‘D’

In a congratulatory message, the CGC commended the appointees for their dedication and urged them to embrace their new roles with renewed commitment. He emphasized the pivotal role of the NCS in advancing national interests and called upon the newly appointed/redeployed officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service delivery.

The Nigeria Customs Service remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s economic interests, fostering international trade, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. With this strategic reinforcement of its leadership, the service is poised to navigate evolving challenges and seize opportunities for growth and development.