NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE BOARD APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF 4 DCGs, 12 ACGs, PROMOTES 3,312 SENIOR OFFICERS, REVIEWS KEY OPERATIONAL UPDATES
1. The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB), at its 63rd regular meeting held on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, approved the appointment of four (4) Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and twelve (12) Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs). These appointments 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.
2. The newly appointed DCGs are: AB Mohammed (North-West), GO Omale (North-Central), OC Orbih (South-South), D Nnadi (South-East). While the new ACGs include: MP Binga (North-East), CA Awo (South-East), AB Shuaibu (North-Central), AT Abe (North-West), K Mohammed (North-West), B Mohammed (North-West), TM Daniyan (North-Central), B Oramalugo (South-East), OP Olaniyan (South-West), B Olomu (South-West), IK Oladeji (South-West), and CC Dim (South-East).
3. In the same vein, the Board approved the promotion of 3,312 senior officers across various ranks from Comptroller of Customs (CC) to Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC 11). Additionally, the NCS Management during its 6th Management Meeting held on Friday, 29 August 2025, approved the promotion of 202 junior officers from Assistant Inspector (AIC) to Customs Assistant I (CA1). These promotions underscore the Service’s commitment to merit-based career progression and recognition of outstanding performance.
4. Similarly, during the regular meeting and 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 NCS is supporting the initiative toward early completion, reaffirming its commitment to trade facilitation, efficiency, and global best practices.
5. Furthermore, the Board also undertook a comprehensive review of the Service’s revenue performance for the first half of the year. Between 1st January and 30th June 2025, the Service recorded a total revenue collection of N3,682,496,530,576.48, representing a remarkable performance above expectations. This figure surpassed the projected revenue for the period by N390,197,847,119.32, equivalent of 11.85%, reflecting the Service’s strengthened capacity in revenue mobilisation. In practical terms, this signifies that within six months, the NCS has already achieved 55.93% of its annual revenue target. The Board noted that this impressive outcome underscores the effectiveness of ongoing reforms, improved compliance by stakeholders, and enhanced deployment of technology in Customs operations.
6. Updates on the Service’s Trade Modernisation Project were also presented, with notable achievements recorded in the second quarter of 2025 and into July. Key milestones include wider deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) codenamed B’Odogwu, arrival of six scanners including an FS6000 model to boost non-intrusive inspection, procurement of Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) equipment, setup of the Centralised Image Analysis System (CIAS) at Customs Headquarters, reinforcement of cybersecurity architecture, operationalisation of a multi-channel helpdesk, onboarding of additional stakeholders, and delivery of targeted capacity-building programmes. The Board acknowledged that these developments further align Nigeria’s clearance processes with international best practices.
7. In disciplinary matters, the Board considered cases presented during the session and approved the demotion of two officers to the next lower rank for various levels of misconduct, while also granting reinstatement to two officers after reviewing their cases. This action reflects the Board’s commitment to upholding accountability and fairness, in line with the Service’s core values.
8. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on behalf of the NCSB, congratulates 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.
ABDULLAHI MAIWADA PhD, mnipr, mniia Assistant Comptroller of Customs National Public Relations Officer for Comptroller-General of Customs 02 September, 2025
benheman17: Don't you guys make enquiries before you apply a job or something? Personally I don't apply a job without knowing some things about the organisation. I feel it is very important.
Their is this lady I helped to secured a marketing job with Access Bank with the help of a friend, after showing interest I asked her if she can work in Kaduna she said yes and added that accommodation will not be a problem because she once lived in Kaduna and she knew one or two people that she can stay with for sometime before she can get her own space. I said that is good. She did all her documentations online and they sent her APL. To cut the whole thing short, she refused to resume the work that she don't have a place to stay and that she heard the work will be very stressful and if she didn't meet up her target they will sack her blablabla so many excuses. I said it's okay, It's a matter of choice I can't force you but you should have make your enquiries and also open up before now
My point is that, try and know what you're getting yourself into before you disappoint your helper. Their are many people out there yearning and wishing for the opportunity you have at hand.
Baba,give me the work pls I promise to resume as at when due.
ezenwaez: Shortlisting has been concluded the next phase of the federal civil service commission recruitment process is the federal civil service commission aptitude test.
@Hannania God bless you richly brother...we don't take for granted all you continually do for us sir..May God almighty reward your labour of love sir IJN 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hello everyone and my able Hannania I have received my opportunity card visa And I want to say a very big Thank you to @Hannanias you have been very helpful and all you have said and advised has been true.
Please if anyone needs any information on opportunity card visa pls listen to Hannanias he knows what he is saying.
@Hannania please I need to register my address at the Residents Affairs and part of the documents requested are
original civil status documents (e.g. birth certificate, marriage certificate, name declaration)
and, if necessary additionally Proof of the authenticity of the document in the form of legalization or apostille Translation by a sworn interpreter
My question is does the document has to be translated and notarized, if yes can you advise how to go about it , or link me with someone to legalize the documents.
Thank you.
Congratulations....we bless God and thank you Hannania🙏🙏
Reliable05: 1. CAN YOU APPLY WHILE HAVING 2:2? Yes, but you need to have relevant industry work experience
2. MSc ECONOMICS THAT FIT INTO OIL AND GAS: a. MSc Petroleum Economics and Management: focuses on valuation, fiscal regimes, contracts, etc.
b. MSc Energy Economics: Focuses on energy markets, pricing, and policy analysis for hydrocarbons.
c. MSc Energy Finance: critical for oil/gas investments.
d. MSc Sustainable Energy Transition: focuses on addressing Nigeria’s push for gas development and decarbonization
3. CONDITION FOR COMING BACK TO NIGERIA AFTER STUDY: Yes you are supposed to come back to Nigeria but you can be allowed to stay abroad if you write to ptdf, stating your reason for wanting to stay abroad (e.g. you got a job)
Thank you sir...you have given me a very clear path way to follow..I really appreciate this sir 🙏🙏🙏
AlvinOO7: If the VIN you entered is correct…these are your vehicle’s pictures before importation;
Good morning my boss. Pls sir,help me check this car informations sir..all I know is that it is a golf 3 car sir..pls I will appreciate your assistance sir.thank you.
He paid (5m) for a slot for one of the top class A agencies for more than a year now and the person he paid it to is AWOL.
Is there a way to retrieve the money?
The police are willing to track but I'm skeptical if it's actually legal to even pursue such a case via legal means.
Please any thoughts or advice.
My own opinion is it was not a good idea to even pay for the slot in the first place even though he claimed the person brought evidence of previous slots given to others ..(which now I believe we're forged).
Firstly,Go get a court order to enable his bank put that account in lieu while you seek for other alternatives in tracking him down..and try to advise him to be wiser next time when dealing with large amount with strangers.
Emir01: You're very sick and stupid, I asked a question and the guy replied me. I saw someone on X who claimed that it was both GT and EH. I only asked a question. God punish you for saying that I was fully aware.
NO EH have received either sms or email invite pls.all the evidences are all GTs..stop misleading people and be humble to take corrections without reverting to insults..it goes a long way to tell the type of person you are.
Former minority leader and Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe (APGA) staged a walk-out of the Senate chambers as he saw his motion for the immortalisation of Professor Humphrey Nwosu over-ruled by Presiding Officer.
Senator Abaribe had tried to forward a motion to recognize the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission, Professor Nwosu (now deceased) following his role in the 1993 Presidential election, adjudged Nigeria's best till date.
His arguments were countered by Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele and despite Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi's (PDP - Kebbi North) public rebuke of the Presiding Officer (Barau Jubrin - Deputy Senate President), it was eventually over-ruled.
DSP Jubrin gave explanations in the rule book why the motion could not be sustained.
So una must agree with leadership before una bring motion...na wah oohhh...this 10th assembly ehn shame and disgrace wear una agbada of many colors.
Uukkah77: Good morning my good people of nairaland. Thank you for everyone who dished our information here. I'd like to inform you that my connect had handed over my letter of documentation for me on Friday (FIRS) God answered the prayer, thank you all. I prayed that may Almighty Allah connect all those people that waiting for APL too and grant all your heart desires.
Sog2: Ya Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Powerful, the One who never fails those who put their trust in You… Ya Allah You know I don't have millions of naira to buy a job slot
For 13 long years, I have wandered in the wilderness of job-seeking, knocking on doors that never opened, pleading with those in positions of power, hoping for an opportunity to serve my nation with my knowledge and skills. I have obtained degrees, certifications, and professional qualifications, thinking they would be enough, but time and time again, I have been met with empty promises, excuses, and outright rejection.
I have watched as the children of the privileged walk effortlessly into prestigious agencies, given jobs on a silver platter while I, who toiled and sacrificed for education, am told to "find a handwork." A man in authority, who had the power to help, looked me in the eyes and said, "I have no power to employ you," deceiving himself while thinking he was deceiving me. Ya Allah! Is it a crime that I was not born into a wealthy family? Is it a sin that I chose the path of hard work and knowledge instead of shortcuts and bribery?
I have exhausted my energy, my connections, and my strength. I have run from pillar to post, spending what I do not have, chasing hope that keeps slipping away. I do not have millions of naira to buy a job slot like many do. I have only You, Ya Razzaq, Ya Fattah, Ya Malik-ul-Mulk! You are the Opener of closed doors, the Giver of sustenance, the King of all dominion.
Ya Allah, I come before Your Merciful Door, kneeling, crying, and broken. I have no one else to turn to except You. You are my last and only hope. Show me Your Power, open a door for me in a way that will leave people in awe of Your Qudrah. Give me a befitting job in an unexpected agency, with or without connections, because You alone are the Best of Planners.
Ya Allah, in this noble month of Ramadan, the month of Mercy, Barakah, and Rizq, let Your divine intervention locate me. Let Your decree come to pass in my life. Let this journey of pain and frustration end in victory and joy. Do not let my efforts go to waste. Do it for me, Ya Rabb, because You alone can.
Ameen, Ya Rabbal ‘Alameen!
Dear God,please leave my matter and attend to this brother please 🙏🙏
NameNotBlank: Booked date: April, 2023 Interview: March 11, 2025 Notification yesterday from DHL Passport and Visum delivered today. Deutschland here I come.
Will come back to elaborate more. Don’t give up. God is good 😊
Success1930: @Uukkah77 @Success1930, I used my phone number to access the link Sir and I login successfully Can I DM you Sir? My reference number not contain SP FIRS - plus digits My connect is not replying me oooo After he said it has been done.
DM Princessjuliet2017@gmail.com
If truly you logged in successfully then go ahead and fill all the required details and submit then inform your connect.
Orlando22: If you apply for FAO Nigeria and got appointment letter please go ahead with what they asked of for it's not scam. I went to the office in abuja the advise is just to get the two certificates required on or before 25th of March and send to them. I'll be getting my Gendiq certificate tomorrow for a cheaper amount. May God help us 🙏🙏🙏🙏copied
Pls stop misleading people...it's better to keep quiet if you don't know anything pls...there is no truth in the offer pls...it's a SCAM.
Pls this is created as a forum to bring together all prospective students of Airforce secondary school and to share updates Regarding Registration,Exams and admission proper and also to help put heads together inorder to solve problems encountered in the process...feel free to give any input that you believe would be helpful for this course..thank you.
Sultan8: If not Nigeria, where could this happen? An agency is undergoing the second stage of recruitment process and at the same time openly sharing offer letters… as some are writing CBT, others are collecting letters and doing documentation.
My brother the thing tire me oohhh...while others are preparing for CBT, others are collecting apt letters and doing documentation.it is well
TTnx: The WhatsApp group link please add (chat. WhatsApp.com) before the (/BVeE5……)
/BVeE5knudD1Dj5ZlvuRU4I
I believe the main purpose of creating this thread is to exchange ideas, pass credible information/updates,maintain a sustainable bond amongst us and most importantly to Keep a valid reference point/guide to future EH FIRS aspirants and creating a whatsapp group defeats this aim..I believe, anything and everything you have related to this recruitment can/should be shared here to assist everyone and keep a record for those coming behind us..pls I will want the creators of the various whatsapp groups to see sense in what I have said and allow a free flow of information not only for our own consumption but as a record for the future.thank you.