The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has approved new appointments within the service’s key management team. This announcement follows the retirement of several high-ranking officials, leading to the reshuffling and elevation of others to critical positions.

According to a statement issued on Friday by NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the newly appointed officials will oversee various strategic departments within the Customs Service.

Among the appointees is BM Jibo, who has been promoted to the role of Deputy Comptroller-General, responsible for finance, administration, and technical services.

Other notable appointments include OA Alajogun, who will serve as the acting Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of enforcement, inspection, and investigation. Additionally, IG Umar has been designated as the acting Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) at the NCS headquarters.

In other areas, OA Salefu has been named acting ACG for training and doctrine command, while BA Makinde will take over as acting ACG in charge of human resource development. Finally, Timi Bomodi has also been appointed as the acting ACG for enforcement, inspection, and investigation.

These appointments are aimed at strengthening the leadership structure of the Customs Service and ensuring that its operational and administrative functions are carried out effectively.