Nigeria Customs Service Board Approves Key Appointments and Promotions - Ensuring Equitable Representation

The Nigeria Customs Service Board approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller Generals (DCGs), 12 Assistant Comptroller Generals (ACGs), and the promotion of 3,312 senior officers. These decisions aim to fill vacancies created by recent retirements and ensure equitable representation within the service's leadership structure.

The appointments and promotions align with the Federal Character Policy to provide fair representation across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. The board, chaired by Minister of Finance Wale Edun, emphasized the importance of adhering to the Nigeria Customs Service Act of 2023.

These developments underscore the commitment to effective customs operations and leadership within the service.