Customs appoints 2 acting DCGs, redeploys 4 ACGs

The Nigeria Customs Service ( NCS) has announced the appointment of two Deputy Comptroller – Generals (DCGs) in acting capacity and redeployment of four Assistant Comptroller – Generals of Customs (ACGs) to fortify strategic operations and optimize service delivery across various departments.

The newly appointed DCGs are JP Ajoku fsi DCG Strategic Research and Policy and BM Jibo Ag. DCG Excise, Free Trade Zone & Industrial Incentives.

The ACGs redeployed are: Q Ogbudu ACG Excise, Free Trade Zone & Industrial Incentives; IO Babalola ACG/Zonal Coordinator Zone ‘B’; HJ Swomen ACG/Zonal Coordinator Zone ‘A’ and A Abdulazeez Ag. ACG/Zonal Coordinator Zone ‘D’.

A statement by the Customs Public Relations Officer, Abdulahi Maiwada said the new appointment and redeployment is in response to the recent statutory retirements within the Nigeria Customs
Service (NCS), and part of efforts by the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi to bolster the service’s leadership.

“The newly appointed management members are poised to steer the NCS
towards enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. Their diverse expertise and proven track records are expected to inject fresh momentum into critical areas such as revenue generation, anti-smuggling, and trade facilitation,” the statement said.

In his congratulatory message, the CGC commended the appointees for their
dedication and urged them to embrace their new roles with renewed commitment.

He emphasized the pivotal role of the NCS in advancing national interests and called upon the newly appointed/redeployed officers to uphold the highest standards of
integrity, professionalism, and service delivery.

“The Nigeria Customs Service remains steadfast in its commitment to
safeguarding the nation’s economic interests, fostering international trade, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. With this strategic reinforcement of its leadership, the service is poised to navigate evolving challenges and seize opportunities for growth and development, ” the statement said.