In recognition of their outstanding performance and in commitment to its merit-based career progression, a total of 3,530 personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have been promoted.
A statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer of the agency, Mr Abdullahi Maiwada, an Assistant Comptroller of Customs, disclosed that the promotion benefited 3,312 senior officers, 202 junior officers, and others.
In the disclosed released on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Wale Adeniyi, it was said the Nigeria Customs Service Board, chaired by the Finance Minister, Mr Wale Edun, approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and 12 Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs) to fill vacancies created by the recent retirement of some management members.
The officers elevated to the rant of DCGs at the 63rd regular meeting of the board on Tuesday were AB Mohammed (North-West), GO Omale (North-Central), OC Orbih (South-South), D Nnadi (South-East).
The new ACGs include MP Binga (North-East), CA Awo (South-East), AB Shuaibu (North-Central), AT Abe (North-West), K Mohammed (North-West), B Mohammed (North-West), TM Daniyan (North-Central), B Oramalugo (South-East), OP Olaniyan (South-West), B Olomu (South-West), IK Oladeji (South-West), and CC Dim (South-East).
A total of 3,312 senior officers were promoted across various ranks from Comptroller of Customs (CC) to Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC 11), while 202 junior officers were elevated from Assistant Inspector (AIC) to Customs Assistant I (CA1).
The customs chief, in the statement, congratulated all the newly appointed and promoted officers, charging them to justify the confidence reposed in them.
He also reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, transparency, and excellence in service delivery.
At the same board meeting, the demotion of two officers to the next lower rank for various levels of misconduct was approved, while two officers were reinstated after reviewing their cases, reflecting the board’s commitment to upholding accountability and fairness, in line with the service’s core values.