The Nigeria Customs Service has announced significant management changes and special promotions after its 64th Regular Meeting on Tuesday, in a bid to reinforce leadership capacity and improve operational performance.
The Nigeria Customs Service Board, led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, approved the elevation of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals—one of the most extensive leadership updates in recent times.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the decisions align with the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, and the Federal Character principles stipulated in Section 14(4) of the Constitution.
The statement read, “The Nigeria Customs Service Board has approved the appointment of new management members and special promotions following its 64th Regular Meeting, held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. Key decisions affecting the Service’s leadership structure and personnel development were considered during the meeting.
“The board headed by the Hon. Min of Finance and Coordinating Economy, Wale Edun, confirmed the appointment of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals of Customs and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals of Customs, in line with statutory provisions and the Federal Character Policy of the Federal Government as contained in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.”
Those promoted to Deputy Comptroller-General include Baba Imam (North-East), Isah Umar (North-West), Tijjani Abe (North-West), Timi Bomodi (South-South), and Oluyomi Adebakin (South-West).
These appointments follow the exit of senior officers and are expected to enhance leadership capacity across critical units of the Service.
Eight senior officers—C.G. Ogbonna (South-East), I. Abba-Aji (North-East), G.M. Haruna (South-South), E.J. Edelduok (South-South), G. Gaura (North-West), I. Isyaku (North-West), M.S. Shuaibu (North-Central), and M.D. Malah (North-East)—were elevated to Assistant Comptroller-General.
The board noted that the new appointments would support compliance enforcement, policy implementation and improved readiness to address issues in trade facilitation, border control, and revenue mobilisation.
Also, 10 officers received Special Promotions in recognition of what the board described as “exceptional professionalism, leadership, and outstanding service performance.”
The recipients are Comptrollers A.C. Fanyam and G.M. Shidali; Deputy Comptrollers S. Omofoma, O.A. Oladepo, A.Y. Musa, A. Ogboru, and A.A. Maiwada; Assistant Comptrollers C.N. Essien and H. Aliyu; and Deputy Superintendent A.S. Shofadekan.
Edun, who chaired the meeting, said the promotions reflect the Board’s determination to maintain a highly motivated workforce capable of executing reforms under the new Customs Act.
“The Service must continually adapt to global trade dynamics, strengthen its internal systems and ensure Nigeria’s borders remain secure,” he stated.
The promotions come as part of ongoing reforms in the Customs Service, which include increased automation, adjustments to command structure, and heightened anti-smuggling operations designed to strengthen efficiency, morale, and succession planning.
The Board reaffirmed that “The Service must remain responsive to evolving trade, security and administrative challenges.”
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