The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed claims that Comptroller General Adewale Adeniyi’s tenure has been extended, labeling the reports as false.
In a statement on Tuesday, NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada clarified that no such directive had been issued, emphasising that appointments and tenure extensions within the service are exclusively at the President’s discretion, as outlined in the NCS Act 2023.
“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 urged the public to disregard unverified reports and rely on official communication channels for accurate updates on Customs affairs.
Meanwhile, the service reaffirmed its commitment to trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security under Adeniyi’s leadership, citing ongoing reforms aimed at modernising operations and strengthening inter-agency collaboration.
