Customs Board appoints Nnadi, Orbih, Olomu, Shuaibu as DCG and ACG

The Nigeria Customs Service Board has approved the appointments of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and twelve 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.

The Customs Board approved the appointments at its 63rd regular meeting held on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, which was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.

The new DCGs are AB Mohammed (North-West), GO Omale (North-Central), OC Orbih (South-South), D Nnadi (South-East).

The new ACGs include are 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).

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.

The Board 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.

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, congratulated 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  Minister of Finance for his continued support and guidance.