The Presidency has extended the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025.
The tenure was extended by one year,according to a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga,Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy).
The extension, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will enable Mr. Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of this administration, including modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service; implementation of the National Single Window Project; and execution of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol.
The statement added:”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.”
