Skip to main content

Customs Board Confirms Appointment of 5 DCGs, 15 ACGs … Outlines Future Plans For The Service

By Anne Ejuka



The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) at its 57th regular meeting chaired by the Honorable Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed has confirmed the appointment of five (5) Deputy Comptroller Generals (DCGs) and fifteen (15) Assistant Comptroller Generals (ACGs).


According to a release signed on behalf of the Controller General of the service, Col. Ahmed Ali (Rtd), by the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Chief Superintendent of Customs

Abdullahi Maiwada. those on the list are as follows:


  1. M ABBA-KURA DCG Enforcement Inspection & Investigation 


2. AG SAIDU DCG Human Resource Development 


3. JP AJOKU DCG Excise, Free Trade Zone & Industrial Incentives 


4. BA ADENIYI DCG Strategic Research and Policy 


5. GA ITOTOH DCG/Commander Training and Doctrine Command 


The release also listed those confirmed as Assistant Comptroller Generals and their portfolios are, 


1. O PETERS ACG/Zonal Coordinator Zone ‘C’


2. AI ALFA ACG Strategic Research and Policy 


3. HJ SWOMEN ACG Excise, Free Trade Zone & Industrial Incentives 


4. KC EGWUH ACG Doctrine Development and Administration Command 


5. MBA MUSA ACG Tariff and Trade 


6. A DAPPA-WILLIAMS ACG Enforcement Inspection & Investigation 


7. BM JIBO ACG Headquarters 


 8. A HAMISU ACG/Commandant Nigeria Customs Command & Staff College 


9. Y SALIHU ACG Finance & Admin 


10. M. I YUSUF ACG Training and Coordination 


11.  S.A BOMAI ACG Board 


12. C.K NIAGWAN ACG Technical Services 


13. K.I ADEOLA ACG ICT/Modernization 


14. I.O BABALOLA ACG/Zonal Coordinator Zone ‘D’


15. B.U NWAFOR  ACG Human Resource Development 


The Honorable Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning expressed delight at the outcome of her stewardship of the Nigeria Customs Service Board “It has been a very interesting and educative experience for me as the Chairperson of the Nigeria Customs Service Board. We have seen during this process significant improvement in terms of the operations of the Nigeria Customs Service. We had cause to get several approvals for the Service including enhancement of the remuneration of the staff, and improvement in terms of cost of collections for the Nigeria Customs Service. 


We have also been able to complete the process toward the realization of the rollout of the Trade Modernization Project. These are all fundamental building blocks that are going to work positively towards enhancing and modernizing the whole of the Nigeria Customs Service in line with the requirements of the World Customs Organization and other protocols that Nigeria is committed to”.


Addressing the future generation of Customs Officers, the NCSB Chairperson emphasized the engagement of young officers, including women in the Service. 


The release also stated that the board has approved the implementation of a Competency-Based Accelerated Career Progression Plan (CBACPP). 


The plan, according to the release is a proactive strategy designed to close the generational gap that could lead to leadership vacuum in the higher hierarchies of the Nigeria Customs Service if not addressed.

 

The Board also expressed pleasure over the recent enactment of the new Customs Act into law. To facilitate a seamless transition, the Board has made plans to organize a retreat for the Board Members and expanded Management of NCS. 


Meanwhile, the Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) CFR congratulates the newly appointed Officers and charged them to work diligently for a better and prosperous Service. He emphasized the importance of their roles in achieving the Service’s core functions of revenue collection, suppression of smuggling, and trade facilitation. 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

NCS Medical Team Trains Apapa Area Command Officers On First Aid

By Anne Ejuka
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) medical team yesterday trained officers and men of the Apapa Area Command on basic first aid training. ‎ ‎The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba according to a press release issued by the public relations officer of the command, Superintendent of Customs SC JT Ayagbalo described the initiative as a crucial investment in workplace safety and operational readiness. ‎ ‎In his welcome address, Comptroller Oshoba emphasized that the programme reflects the priority placed on staff welfare by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. ‎ ‎He described first aid knowledge as a universal life skill that every adult should possess, especially officers as they are frequently exposed to high-risk operational environments. ‎ ‎ Oshoba noted that simple but timely interventions such as; CPR, bleeding control, choking relief and stroke recognition often determine whether a victim survives, fully recov...
Post a Comment
Read more

NIMASA Reshuffles Management Team For Enhanced Efficiency And Inter-departmental Collaboration

By Anne Ejuka
I n an exercise aimed  at strengthening  inter-departmental collaboration and inject new energy into the system to further improve performance and enhance efficiency across the maritime sector, The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a strategic redeployment of its management staff as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery in line with its core mandate.   Under the new structure, according to a press statement issued by Mr. Edward Osagie FNIPR,  Head, Public Relations Officer of the agency, a total of 56 management staff were affected in the exercise. Notable amongst those redeployed are; Hajia Moji Jimoh who becomes Director, Administration and Human Resources; Aishatu Jidda, Director, Planning, Research and Data Management Services; Barr. Heaky Dimowo, Director, Legal Services/Board Secretary; Isichei Osamgbi, Director, SERVICOM; and Mrs. Olubusola Obasanjo-Akande, Director, Western Zone. Othe...
Post a Comment
Read more

Comptroller Otunla Gives Insights On Strategies Adopted In Achieving Mandate At Ogun1 Command

By Anne Ejuka
Comptroller Godwin Aderounmu Otunla, who assumed duties as Customs Area Controller of Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigerian Customs Service Idiroko, Ogun State on Thursday 24th of April 2025 has continued to build on existing successes, strengthening the fight against smuggling and emphasizing his commitment to professionalism and integrity in customs operations. The Comptroller, in an exclusive interview with a group of selected journalists at the command's headquarters in Idiroko last Friday in the presence of the Public Relations Officers of the Command, CSC Chado Zakari revealed strategies he has adopted in achieving his mandate of trade facilitation, anti smuggling and revenue generation not leaving out officers welfare at the command. Excerpts : Question : Sir, having served for upward of 34 years now and reaching the pinnacle rank of Comptroller of Customs, and Customs Area Controller, how would you describe the feelings sir?‎ Response: Yes, am very, very elated with good ...
Post a Comment
Read more