The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs), twelve Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs), and the promotion of 3,312 senior officers across various ranks.
The decision was taken at the Board’s 63rd regular meeting held on Tuesday, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.
According to the NCSB, the appointments are aimed at strengthening leadership capacity, boosting operational efficiency, and ensuring effective service delivery in line with Nigeria’s economic priorities. The process, the Board added, adhered strictly to the Federal Character Policy as provided in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
The newly appointed DCGs include:
AB Mohammed (North-West)
GO Omale (North-Central)
OC Orbih (South-South)
D Nnadi (South-East)
Similarly, twelve ACGs were confirmed:
MP Binga (North-East)
CA Awo (South-East)
AB Shuaibu (North-Central)
AT Abe (North-West)
K Mohammed (North-West)
B Mohammed (North-West)
Temmy Daniyan (North-Central)
Ben Oramalugo (South-East)
OP Olaniyan (South-West)
Babayunde Olomu (South-West)
Kolapo Oladeji (South-West)
CC Dim (South-East)
In addition, 3,312 senior officers were promoted across different ranks, from Comptroller of Customs (CC) to Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC II).
At its 6th Management Meeting held on August 29, 2025, the Service also approved the promotion of 202 junior officers, ranging from Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC) to Customs Assistant I (CA I).
The Board emphasized that the appointments and promotions reflect the Service’s commitment to merit-based advancement, equitable representation, and recognition of excellence in service.
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