Nigeria Customs Service Appoints New Management Team, Sets Ambitious Goals

President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of a new management team for the Nigeria Customs Service, signaling a fresh direction for the agency.

The decision comes weeks after the appointment of Adewale Adeniyi as the acting Comptroller General of Customs and the retirement of some existing management members.

According to a statement released on Friday and signed by Abdullahi Maiwada, the National Public Relations Officer of the service, the newly appointed management team comprises three Deputy Comptroller Generals (DCGs) and three Assistant Comptroller Generals (ACGs). The appointees are DCG FO Okun, DCG MBA Musa, DCG A Hamisu, ACG K Olumoh, ACG AB Mohammed, and ACG A Alajogun.

In expressing gratitude to the retired members of the management for their meritorious service, Adewale Adeniyi, the acting Comptroller General of Customs, conveyed his congratulations to the newly appointed officers. He emphasized the importance of their role in ensuring the Nigeria Customs Service accomplishes greater heights in fulfilling its key mandates, which include revenue generation, suppression of smuggling, and trade facilitation.

The appointment of the new management team reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening the Nigeria Customs Service and enhancing its capacity to effectively carry out its duties. These appointments are seen as crucial steps towards achieving improved efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness within the agency.

As the newly appointed officers take on their responsibilities, the spotlight is on their leadership and strategic decision-making skills. With the nation facing various economic challenges and security threats, the Nigeria Customs Service plays a pivotal role in revenue generation and safeguarding the nation’s borders.

The appointed management members, under the guidance of Adewale Adeniyi, are expected to set ambitious goals and devise innovative strategies to achieve them. Their dedication to duty will be critical in upholding the agency’s integrity and ensuring a seamless trade facilitation process that benefits the Nigerian economy and its citizens.

Furthermore, the customs service faces ongoing challenges in suppressing smuggling activities that undermine the nation’s economic stability. Effective coordination and cooperation among the management team will be crucial in tackling this issue and protecting the country’s interests.

With the appointment of a new management team for the Nigeria Customs Service, the government signals its commitment to strengthening the agency’s capabilities and enhancing its performance. As the newly appointed officers take on their roles, they must uphold the principles of accountability, transparency, and professionalism to achieve the organization’s mandates and contribute significantly to the nation’s progress.