Tinubu Extends Tenure of Customs Boss Bashir Adeniy

Tinubu Extends Tenure of Customs Boss Bashir Adeniy 2026

President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.

Adeniyi, whose tenure was initially scheduled to end on August 31, 2025, will now remain in office until August 2026.

The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

According to the statement, the extension is intended to allow Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete key initiatives under the Tinubu administration.

Onanuga said the President recognised Adeniyi’s leadership and expressed confidence that the extension would further strengthen the Customs Service in areas such as trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security.

Adeniyi was appointed Comptroller-General in October 2023 after serving in an acting capacity. He took over from former CG, Hameed Alli, in June 2023.

The reforms mentioned include the modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service, the implementation of the National Single Window Project, and execution of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol.

President Tinubu is confident that this extension will enable the Nigeria Customs Service to better fulfill its strategic mandate.

The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

According to the statement, the extension is intended to allow Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete key initiatives under the Tinubu administration.

Onanuga said the President recognised Adeniyi’s leadership and expressed confidence that the extension would further strengthen the Customs Service in areas such as trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security.

Adeniyi was appointed Comptroller-General in October 2023 after serving in an acting capacity. He took over from former CG, Hameed Alli, in June 2023.

These ongoing initiatives include the continued modernisation of the Customs Service, the implementation of the National Single Window Project, and the effective execution of Nigeria’s commitments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.

The Presidency commended Adeniyi’s dedication, describing him as a leader who has shown consistency, integrity, and a strong sense of duty.

The statement added that the President believes the additional year will give Adeniyi the opportunity to strengthen the institution’s role in trade facilitation, boost revenue generation, and ensure better security at Nigeria’s borders.

It is expected that with this extended tenure, the Customs Service will be in a better position to meet the administration’s goals and deliver improved services to the Nigerian people.