President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale.
Mr Adeniyi, whose tenure is billed to expire on August 31, 2025, would remain in the office until August 2026.
Recall that Mr Adeniyi’s confirmation as Customs CG was approved by Mr Tinubu in October 2023.
In a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Thursday. Mr Tinubu said the extension would allow Mr Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of his administration.
He added that the reform also included the modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service; implementation of the National Single Window Project, and the execution of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol.
“President Tinubu recognises Mr. Adeniyi’s steadfast leadership and commitment to service. The President is confident that this extension will further strengthen the Nigeria Customs Service in achieving its strategic mandate of trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security,” the statement added.
Mr Adeniyi took over from Hammed Ali in June 2023.
