CGC Bashir Adeniyi | File Image
By Valentine Amanze
President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, despite the criticisms by Northern political leaders that his administration favours people from Western Nigeria.
The Presidency announced the tenure extension in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday.
Adeniyi’s tenure, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, was extended by one year.
Adeniyi explained that the extension would enable Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of the current administration.
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The reforms, according to Onanuga, include the modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service; the implementation of the National Single Window Project; and the execution of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol.
He added that President Tinubu recognises Adeniyi’s steadfast leadership and commitment to service.
His words: “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.”
Tinubu appointed Adeniyi as the Customs as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service in October 2023.
He took over from former CG, Hameed Alli in June 2023, initially serving in acting capacity.
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