Nigeria Customs debunks false report on CG Adeniyi’s tenure extension

By Clement Adeyi, Abuja

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has debunked the false report on the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC)
Adewale Adeniyi.

According to a statement by the NCS spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, Adewale’s tenure had not been extended.

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The NCS urged members of the public to disregard the report being circulated in the public domain.

“The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been drawn to a fake release allegedly from the State House regarding an extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. The NCS wishes to categorically state that this information is inaccurate and misleading,” the statement said.

“For the avoidance of doubt, appointments and tenure extensions for the position of Comptroller-General of Customs are made solely at the discretion of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, in line 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,” it added.

No such directive has been communicated to the NCS by the appropriate authorities

It urged the public and all stakeholders to rely only on official channels for accurate information regarding the NCS.

“Updates regarding appointments or tenure decisions will be formally communicated through the appropriate government authorities.

“The Service appreciates the continued support of stakeholders and remains committed to transparency, professionalism and service to the nation.”

The statement also reiterated the NCS leadership’s focus on fulfilling its statutory mandate of trade facilitation, revenue generation and border security.

“Under the guidance of CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Service continues to implement key reforms aimed at modernizing customs operations, strengthening inter-agency collaboration, and enhancing national economic growth.”

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