By Abiodun JIMOH
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on Tuesday presided over the 64th Regular Meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service Board, where several strategic leadership appointments and promotions were approved to enhance the Service’s operational effectiveness and support the country’s economic reform agenda.
In line with the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023 and the Federal Character principle, the Board confirmed the appointment of five Deputy Comptroller-Generals and eight Assistant Comptroller-Generals. Additionally, ten officers received Special Promotions in recognition of their outstanding professionalism, commitment to revenue generation, and contributions to national security.
These decisions form part of ongoing efforts to modernise Customs operations, strengthen leadership succession, and improve trade facilitation, transparency and border management. As Nigeria accelerates non-oil revenue growth and promotes private-sector–driven economic expansion, a more agile, technology-enabled Customs Service is critical to reducing trade bottlenecks, improving clearance timelines and enhancing competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
