Nigeria Customs Service debunks false report on extension of comptoller-general’s tenure

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has refuted claims of a tenure extension for its Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, calling the report fake and misleading.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS National Public Relations Officer, clarified that the news, which had been circulating, was inaccurate.

He emphasized that any decisions regarding the appointment or tenure extension of the Comptroller-General are at the sole discretion of the President, in accordance with the NCS Act 2023 and other relevant public service regulations.

Maiwada responded to the claims, saying, “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.”

He further reiterated that no such directive had been received from the appropriate government authorities.

The NCS spokesperson reaffirmed the service’s commitment to its core responsibilities, including trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security. He also highlighted the ongoing reforms under Adeniyi’s leadership, aimed at modernizing customs operations, fostering inter-agency collaboration, and boosting the nation’s economic growth.

Maiwada urged the public and stakeholders to rely only on official sources for accurate information and to avoid misinformation from unofficial channels.

He assured that any updates concerning appointments or tenure decisions would be formally communicated by the relevant government authorities.

“The service appreciates the continued support of stakeholders and remains committed to transparency, professionalism, and service to the nation,” he concluded.