The Nigeria Customs Service has stated that the reported extension of tenure for the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, is untrue.
Abdullahi Maiwada, who serves as the National Public Relations Officer for the organization, issued a statement on Tuesday stating that these reports were incorrect and deceptive.
He stated that the President has exclusive authority over the appointment and extension of terms for members of the CGC, as per the guidelines set out in the NCS Act 2023 and other pertinent rules overseeing public sector appointments.
“The National Customs Service has noticed a fraudulent statement purportedly issued by the State House concerning an extension of the term for the CGC, Adewale Adeniyi. The NCS strongly wants to clarify that this information is incorrect and deceptive,” stated Maiwada.
He emphasized again that currently, no such instruction has been passed along to the NCS by the relevant bodies.
Maiwada insisted that the leadership of the organization continues to concentrate on achieving its legal responsibilities which include promoting trade, generating income, and ensuring border safety.
As per his statement, with the oversight of the present CGC, the organization has kept pushing forward significant changes designed to “update customs procedures, boost cooperation among different agencies, and foster the country’s economic development.”
The spokesperson for the NCS requested that both the general public and all involved parties refer solely to official sources for precise details about the organization.
He stressed that any updates about assignments or term decisions will be officially conveyed via the relevant governmental bodies.
“The service values the ongoing support from stakeholders and continues to be dedicated to maintaining transparency, demonstrating professionalism, and serving the nation,” he stated.
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