The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed reports claiming that Comptroller General Adewale Adeniyi’s tenure has been extended, describing the information as false.
In a statement on Tuesday, NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada clarified that the report was inaccurate and misleading.
He explained that appointments and tenure extensions for the Comptroller General of Customs are made solely at the discretion of the President, in accordance with the NCS Act 2023 and other relevant public service regulations.
“The attention of the NCS has been drawn to a fake release allegedly from the State House regarding an extension of the tenure of the CGC, Adewale Adeniyi. The NCS wishes to categorically state that this information is inaccurate and misleading,” Maiwada said.
He further stated that no such directive has been communicated to the NCS by the appropriate authorities.
Maiwada reaffirmed that the service remains focused on its core mandates of trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security. He noted that under Adeniyi’s leadership, the NCS has continued implementing reforms to modernize customs operations, strengthen inter-agency collaboration, and drive economic growth.
The NCS urged the public and stakeholders to rely on official channels for accurate information regarding the agency. Maiwada added that any updates on appointments or tenure decisions would be formally communicated through the appropriate government authorities.
“The service appreciates the continued support of stakeholders and remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and service to the nation,” he said.
