The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved the confirmation of one Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) and five Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs), as the Service intensifies efforts to strengthen its institutional structure, revenue performance and operational capacity.
The decisions were taken at the Board’s 65th Regular Meeting held on September 2, 2026, and chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Professor Taiwo Oyedele.
The Board approved the confirmation of Constantine Dim from the South-East as Deputy Comptroller-General, while Pascal Chibuoke, Sani Yahaya, Franklin Onyeka, Chibuzor Eyakwaire and Ethelbert Nnaji were confirmed as Assistant Comptroller-Generals.
The appointments followed the statutory retirement of some members of the Service and were made in line with the Federal Character Policy as provided under Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
At the meeting, the Board also approved the elevation of the Nigeria Customs Service Medical Corps to a full sub-department to be headed by an Assistant Comptroller-General and supported by nine Comptrollers.
The development is expected to strengthen the Service’s medical administration and improve healthcare support for officers across its formations.
The Board was further briefed on the ongoing recruitment exercise, with successful candidates scheduled to commence documentation, physical and medical screening from September 7, 2026.
On disciplinary matters, the Board considered several appeals and reached decisions ranging from dismissal and compulsory retirement to exoneration, warning and reinstatement, underscoring its emphasis on discipline and accountability within the Service.
Revenue Performance
The Board also reviewed the Nigeria Customs Service’s revenue performance against its 2026 annual target of ₦11.074 trillion.
As of the end of June 2026, the Service had generated ₦4.30 trillion, representing 36.4 per cent of its annual target.
The Board noted that the Service had intensified revenue mobilisation through the full deployment of the Unified Customs Management System, B’Odogwu, alongside expanded post-clearance and real-time audit mechanisms.
Other initiatives highlighted include the Authorised Economic Operator and advance ruling programmes, deployment of geospatial technology, joint border patrols and deeper engagement with stakeholders in the trading community.
The Board also approved the Nigeria Customs Service De-Minimis Regulation, 2025, following recommendations from its Technical and Operations Committee, to ensure alignment with the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.
It further received updates on the Service’s digital transformation programme, including progress in trade systems, human-resource automation, NII infrastructure and other digital applications.
The Board was also informed of an invitation from the Federal Ministry of Finance for memoranda proposing amendments to the Nigeria Customs Service Act for possible consideration in the 2027 Finance Bill.
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