To Consolidate Reforms, President Tinubu Extends Customs CGC Adeniyi’s Tenure

By Aminat Damilola, Assistant Editor

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted a final six-month tenure extension to the Comptroller General of Customs,  Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.

As Comptroller General of Customs, Adeniyi’s first tenure extension ought to have expired on August 1, 2026.

In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,  the six-month extension, will expire in February 2027.

According to Onanuga, the extension is to enable Adeniyi to consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window and ensure an orderly succession in the Service.

“During the transition period, Adeniyi, working with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Board, will ensure the promotion of eligible officers to the rank of Comptroller of Customs and the compulsory retirement of officers who have attained 60 years of age or have served 35 years,” Onanuga said.

Adeniyi joined the Customs Service after graduating from Obafemi Awolowo University in the late 80s.

He rose through the ranks, becoming deputy comptroller in 2012, comptroller in 2017, assistant comptroller general in 2020, acting deputy comptroller-general in January 2023, before his appointment by President Tinubu in June 2023 as the Comptroller General.