The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has confirmed the appointments of one Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) and five Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs), while reviewing the Service’s revenue performance at its 65th Regular Meeting.
The meeting, held on September 2, 2026, was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Professor Taiwo Oyedele.
The appointments followed the statutory retirement of some members of the Service and were made in line with the Federal Character Policy of the Federal Government, as provided under Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
Constantine Dim, representing the South-East, was confirmed as Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, while Pascal Chibuoke, Sani Yahaya, Franklin Onyeka, Chibuzor Eyakwaire and Ethelbert Nnaji were confirmed as Assistant Comptroller-Generals.
According to the Board, the appointments are part of efforts to strengthen the leadership structure of the Nigeria Customs Service and enhance institutional effectiveness.
The Board also approved the elevation of the NCS Medical Corps to a full Sub-department to be headed by an Assistant Comptroller-General, supported by nine Comptrollers.
On recruitment, the Board received an update on the ongoing exercise, with successful candidates invited for documentation, physical and medical screening scheduled to commence on September 7, 2026.
It also considered several disciplinary matters and appeals involving officers of the Service. The cases were resolved with outcomes ranging from dismissal and compulsory retirement to exoneration, warning and reinstatement, depending on the circumstances of each case.
Customs Records ₦4.3trn Revenue in Six Months
A major highlight of the meeting was the review of the Service’s 2026 revenue performance against its annual target of ₦11.074 trillion.
As of the end of June 2026, the NCS had generated ₦4.30 trillion, representing 36.4 per cent of its annual revenue target.
The Board noted that the Service had intensified its revenue mobilisation efforts through the full deployment of the Unified Customs Management System, B’Odogwu, alongside expanded post-clearance and real-time audit mechanisms.
Other measures highlighted include the Authorised Economic Operator and advance ruling programmes, deployment of geospatial technology, joint border patrols and increased engagement with stakeholders within the trading community.
The Board further approved the Nigeria Customs Service De-Minimis Regulation, 2025, following recommendations from its Technical and Operations Committee. The regulation is expected to align the Service’s de-minimis framework with the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
Meanwhile, the Board received updates on the Service’s ongoing digital transformation programme, with substantial progress recorded in trade systems, human resources automation, NII infrastructure and other digital applications.
It also noted an invitation from the Federal Ministry of Finance for stakeholders to submit memoranda proposing amendments to the Nigeria Customs Service Act for possible consideration in the 2027 Finance Bill.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on behalf of the Nigeria Customs Service Board, congratulated the newly confirmed management officers.
He reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity, promoting accountability and sustaining revenue mobilisation in support of Nigeria’s economic development.