The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has refuted reports claiming an extension of the tenure of its Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
In a statement issued on Monday, April 1, 2025, the NCS described the report, purportedly originating from the State House, as false and misleading.
The Service clarified that appointments and tenure extensions for the office of the Comptroller-General are exclusively determined by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and other relevant regulations governing public service appointments.
“As of this moment, no such directive has been communicated to the NCS by the appropriate authorities,” the statement emphasized, dismissing the report as unfounded speculation.
The NCS reaffirmed its commitment to its core responsibilities, including trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security. Under the leadership of CGC Adeniyi, the agency has implemented key reforms aimed at modernizing customs operations, fostering inter-agency collaboration, and enhancing national economic growth.
The statement also urged the public and stakeholders to rely only on official sources for information regarding the Service, particularly on matters of appointments and tenure decisions. “Updates regarding appointments or tenure decisions will be formally communicated through the appropriate government authorities,” the statement added.
Signed by the Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, the release reassured stakeholders of the NCS’s commitment to transparency, professionalism, and service to the nation.
