President Tinubu grants six-month contract extension to CG Customs boss, Adeniyi

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Customs boss, Adeniyi

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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja

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President Bola Tinubu has granted six months extension to the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi.

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The six months extension was made public via a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.

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According to the statement, as Comptroller General of Customs, Adeniyi’s first tenure extension ought to have expired on August 1, 2026.

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“The six-month extension, which will expire in February 2027, is to enable him to consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window and ensure an orderly succession in the service,” it stated.

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“During the transition period, Adeniyi, working with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Board, will ensure the promotion of eligible officers to the rank of Comptroller of Customs and the compulsory retirement of officers who have attained 60 years of age or have served 35 years,” the statement added.

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Adeniyi joined the Customs Service after graduating from Obafemi Awolowo University in the late 80s.

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He rose through the ranks, becoming Deputy Comptroller in 2012, Comptroller in 2017, Assistant Comptroller General in 2020, Acting Deputy Comptroller-General in January 2023, before his appointment by President Tinubu in June 2023 as the Comptroller General.

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