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| Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service |
President Bola Tinubu has authorized a one-year extension for Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service.
Initially scheduled to conclude his tenure on August 31, 2025, Adeniyi will now remain in office until August 2026.
An official statement revealed that the extension was granted to enable Adeniyi to finalize critical reforms and ongoing initiatives within the Customs Service, ensuring continuity and completion of these important projects.
The statement highlighted that the extension will support key projects such as the ongoing modernisation of the Customs Service, the implementation of the National Single Window Project, and Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
It also noted that President Tinubu has confidence in Adeniyi’s leadership and believes the extension will help the Customs Service achieve its core goals—facilitating trade, boosting revenue, and improving border security.
“The extension, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will enable Mr. Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives,” the statement said.
“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.”
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