Tinubu Hasn’t Extended Customs CG’s Tenure – Spokesman

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has refuted reports that President Bola Tinubu has granted an extension to the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.

In a statement by the national public relations officer of the Service, Abdullahi Maiwada, the Service described the report, purportedly originating from the State House, as false and misleading.

The Service clarified that appointments and tenure extensions for the office of the Comptroller-General are exclusively determined by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, in accordance with the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and other relevant regulations governing public service appointments.

“As of this moment, no such directive has been communicated to the NCS by the appropriate authorities,” the statement emphasised, dismissing the report as unfounded speculation.

The NCS reaffirmed its commitment to its core responsibilities, including trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security. Under the leadership of CGC Adeniyi, the agency has implemented key reforms aimed at modernizing customs operations, fostering inter-agency collaboration, and enhancing national economic growth.

The statement also urged the public and stakeholders to rely only on official sources for information regarding the Service, particularly on matters of appointments and tenure decisions.

“Updates regarding appointments or tenure decisions will be formally communicated through the appropriate government authorities,” the statement added.

The Customs spokesman, however, reassured stakeholders of the NCS’s commitment to transparency, professionalism, and service to the nation.