Abuja, Nigeria: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a landmark revenue of ₦3.68 trillion in the first half of 2025, exceeding its target by ₦390.2 billion—an impressive 11.85% surge.
This feat was disclosed in a statement by NCS’s spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Maiwada said that the Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) did a comprehensive review of the revenue, which was announced at its 63rd regular meeting.
The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun.
He said that the board linked the achievement to the effectiveness of NCS’s ongoing reforms, improved compliance by stakeholders, and enhanced deployment of technology in Customs operations alongside the service’s strengthened capacity in revenue mobilisation.
Between 1 January 1 January and 30 June 2025, the service recorded a total revenue collection of N3,682,496,530,576.48, representing a remarkable performance above expectations.
“In practical terms, this signifies that within six months, the NCS has already achieved 55.93 per cent of its annual revenue target,” he said.
Maiwada said that the NCSB at the meeting approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and twelve (12) Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs).
He said that the appointments were to fill vacancies created by the recent retirement of some management members, while also strengthening equitable representation within the Service’s leadership structure.
He added that the appointments were in line with the availability of positions across the six geopolitical zones.
According to him, this is in strict compliance with the Federal Character Policy of the Government, as provided in Section 14(4) of the NCS Act, 2023.
“The newly appointed DCGs are: AB Mohammed (North-West), GO Omale (North-Central), OC Orbih (South-South), and D Nnadi (South-East).
“While the new ACGs include: MP Binga (North-East), CA Awo (South-East), AB Shuaibu (North-Central), AT Abe (North-West), K Mohammed (North-West), B Mohammed (North-West).
“TM Daniyan (North-Central), B Oramalugo (South-East), OP Olaniyan (South-West), B Olomu (South-West), IK Oladeji (South-West), and CC Dim (South-East), “Maiwada said.
The spokesman said the board also approved the promotion of 3,312 senior officers across various ranks from Comptroller of Customs (CC) to Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC 11).
“Additionally, the NCS Management during its sixth Management Meeting held on Friday, 29 August 29 August 2025, approved the promotion of 202 junior officers from Assistant Inspector (AIC) to Customs Assistant I (CA1).
“These promotions underscore the service’s commitment to merit-based career progression and recognition of outstanding performance, “he said.
He, however, said that disciplinary matters were presented during the meeting, leading to the demotion of two officers to the next lower rank for various levels of misconduct.
Maiwada added that two other officers were granted reinstatement after reviewing their cases.
“This action reflects the board’s commitment to upholding accountability and fairness, in line with the service’s core values,” he said.
On the Trade Modernisation Project, he said the board acknowledged milestones recorded, including wider deployment of the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) and arrival of six scanners, including an FS6000 model, to boost non-intrusive inspection.
Other achievements also include the procurement of Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) equipment, the setup of the Centralised Image Analysis System (CIAS) at Customs Headquarters, and the reinforcement of cybersecurity architecture, among others.
Maiwada said that the board acknowledged that these developments further aligned Nigeria’s clearance processes with international best practices.
According to him, the Comptroller-General of NCS, Bashir Adeniyi, congratulated the newly appointed and promoted officers while charging them to justify the confidence reposed in them.
Adeniyi also reaffirmed the service’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, transparency, and excellence in service delivery, while appreciating the Minister of Finance for his continued support and guidance.