Tinubu approves one-year extension for NCS boss, Adeniyi.

President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, whose tenure was due to expire today. 

A statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, explained that Adeniyi’s tenure was extended to enable him to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of the administration, such as the modernization of the NCS, full implementation of the National Single Window Project, and the execution of Nigeria's obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol. 

Praising Adeniyi's leadership, describing him as a dedicated reformer with a proven track record, President Tinubu expressed confidence that the extension will further strengthen the NCS in achieving its strategic mandate of trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security. 

Adeniyi was appointed as the CG of the NCS in October 2023 and took over from former CG, Hameed Alli, in June 2023. 

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