JUST-IN: Tinubu Extends Tenure Of Customs’ Boss Adeniyi By 1 Year

The Presidency has announced the tenure extension of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, by one year.

Prior to the extension, Adeniyi’s tenure was scheduled to end on August 31, 2025.

According to a statement on Thursday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the extension, approved by President Bola Tinubu will enable Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of this administration.

These, the statement highlighted to include 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 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,” he added.