Tinubu confirms Adewale Adeniyi as customs CG

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, confirmed the appointment of Adewale Adeniyi as the comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).

According to a statement from Willie Bassey, director of information, secretary to the government of the federation, Adeniyi’s appointment took effect from October 19, 2023.

Tinubu tasked Adeniyi to bring his wealth of experience to bear on his new assignment, as he begins his tenure, which is in accordance with the extant provisions of the Public Service Rules (PSR).

Adeniyi was previously in an acting capacity after taking over from Hameed Ali in June.