The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has firmly refuted claims circulating in the media regarding an alleged extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
The Service has clarified that the purported statement, supposedly issued from the State House, is entirely false and misleading.
In an official statement, the NCS emphasized that the authority to appoint or extend the tenure of the Comptroller-General of Customs rests exclusively with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. It said such decisions are made in strict accordance with the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and other relevant public service regulations.
It said at present, no official directive concerning an extension has been issued to the NCS by the appropriate government authorities.
“The leadership of the NCS remains steadfast in its commitment to its core responsibilities, including trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security. Under the leadership of Comptroller-General Adeniyi, MFR, the Service continues to drive crucial reforms aimed at modernising customs operations, bolstering inter-agency cooperation, and fostering economic growth.
“The NCS urges the public and stakeholders to disregard unfounded reports and rely solely on verified sources for accurate information concerning the agency. Official updates on appointments or tenure-related matters will be communicated through authorised government channels,” the NCS said.
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