Just In: Tinubu Extends Customs CG Adeniyi’s Tenure by One Year to Consolidate Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, whose tenure was initially set to end on August 31, 2025.

The announcement was contained in a statement released Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

According to the statement, the President granted the extension to allow Adeniyi consolidate key reform efforts and see through major initiatives of the current administration.

Among the initiatives cited are the modernisation of Customs operations, the full rollout of the National Single Window Project, and Nigeria’s compliance with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.

“President Tinubu acknowledges Mr. Adeniyi’s unwavering leadership and dedication to duty,” the statement noted.

“He believes the extension will further empower the Nigeria Customs Service to deliver effectively on its core responsibilities of facilitating trade, generating revenue, and ensuring border security.”