NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE MANAGEMENT APPROVES THE PROMOTION OF 357 JUNIOR OFFICERS

1. The Management of the Nigeria Customs Service has approved the
promotion of 357 Men of the service from the ranks of Customs Assistant I (CAI)
to Inspector of Customs (IC). This significant decision was ratified during the 7
th
Management meeting of 2023, chaired by the Comptroller General of Customs
Bashir Adeniyi MFR, on December 1, 2023.

2. The comprehensive promotion list encompasses both the General Duty (GD) and Support Staff (SS) personnel who excelled in the 2023 promotion
exercise. The breakdown of promoted officers is as follows: AIC to IC (246) GD,
AIC to IC (37) SS, CAI to AIC (39) GD, CAI to AIC (27) SS, CAII to CAI (7)
SS, CAIII to CAII (1) GD.

3. This strategic advancement mirrors the visionary leadership of the
Comptroller-General, emphasising motivation, recognising excellence, and
rewarding diligence within the service.

4. In extending his heartfelt congratulations, the Comptroller-General urges
the newly promoted Men to redouble their efforts in fulfilling the service
service’s core mandates of Revenue Generation, Suppression of Smuggling, and
Trade Facilitation.

ABDULLAHI MAIWADA
Chief Superintendent of Customs
National Public Relations Officer
for: Comptroller General of Customs
December 9 2023.

As long as it is based on merit and follows relevant CSRs.
CSRs: Civil Service Rules for those who may not understand.