The Nigeria Customs Service Board ( NSCB) has approved the recruitment of 3,927 officers and granted special promotions to top-performing personnel to bridge gaps and enhance trade facilitation.
A statement by Customs spokesman, Abdulahi Maiwada said the decision was made during the 61st quarterly board meeting of the NCS chaired by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun on Wednesday, 18 December, at the Customs headquarters in Abuja.
Following a review of the NCS ‘s 2024 achievements by the board, Mr Edun noted that the NCS excelled in suppressing smuggling and fostering trade, crucial for growth and job creation.
The Minister also commended the NCS for its pivotal role in boosting Nigeria’s economic recovery, as the Federal Government sets a ₦48 trillion expenditure target for 2025.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on Wednesday presented the 2025 budget to the National Assembly.
The budget projects ₦35 trillion in revenue, with the NCS expected to play a critical role.
Speaking further on the NCS’s performance, Mr Edun disclosed that the agency had generated over ₦5 trillion by November 2024.
“The NCS and other revenue bodies have performed remarkably well,” he said, linking the success to reforms introduced by President Tinubu.
The Minister further revealed that the government plans to secure concessionary loans, grants, and development support to fund the remaining ₦13 trillion.
Mr. Edun urged Customs officers to remain committed to national goals, emphasising the agency’s role in poverty reduction and economic growth.
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