The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the appointment of new management members and endorsed special promotions for outstanding officers during its 64th Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.
Chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, the Board confirmed the appointment of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs), in line with statutory requirements and the Federal Character principle as outlined in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
The new Deputy Comptroller-Generals are:
Baba Imam (North-East)
Isah Umar (North-West) ; Tijjani Abe (North-West)
Timi Bomodi (South-South); Oluyomi Adebakin (South-West)
Their elevation follows the retirement of senior officers and is expected to reinforce strategic leadership across Customs formations.
Appointed as Assistant Comptroller-Generals are:
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)
M.D. Malah (North-East)
The Board said the appointments underscore its commitment to improving policy formulation, operational oversight, and compliance enforcement.
In addition, ten officers received Special Promotion for exceptional professional conduct, leadership, and superior performance that significantly boosted revenue and security operations. They include:
A.C. Fanyam, Comptroller
G.M. Shidali, Comptroller
S. Omofoma, Deputy Comptroller
O.A. Oladepo, Deputy Comptroller
A.Y. Musa, Deputy Comptroller
A. Ogboru, Deputy Comptroller
A.A. Maiwada, Deputy Comptroller
C.N. Essien, Assistant Comptroller
H. Aliyu, Assistant Comptroller
A.S. Shofadekan, Deputy Superintendent
According to the Board, the special promotions recognise officers whose efforts significantly enhanced the effectiveness of their units and contributed meaningfully to national economic security.
The NCSB noted that the latest appointments and promotions align with ongoing reforms aimed at reinforcing leadership succession, boosting morale, and strengthening the Service’s capacity to respond to evolving trade and security challenges.
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