Customs Management Rewards Hard Work, Promotes 1,419 Junior Officers

Customs Management Rewards Hard Work, Promotes 1,419 Junior Officers

By prince Benson Davies

In a move aimed at recognizing and rewarding hard work and dedication, the Nigeria Customs Service management has promoted 1,419 junior officers to various ranks, following a decision ratified during the 10th management meeting chaired by Customs CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, on 29 November 2024.

The comprehensive promotion list encompasses both General Duty and Support Staff who excelled in the 2024 promotion exercise. Specifically, 346 General Duty and 384 Support Staff officers were elevated from Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC) to Inspector of Customs (IC); 4 General Duty and 13 Support Staff officers advanced from Customs Assistant I (CAI) to Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC); 372 General Duty and 59 Support Staff officers moved up from Customs Assistant II (CAII) to Customs Assistant I (CAI); and 188 General Duty and 54 Support Staff officers were promoted from Customs Assistant III (CAIII) to Customs Assistant II (CAII).

This strategic advancement underscores the transformative leadership of the NCS management team under the visionary stewardship of CGC Adeniyi. By prioritising career growth as a cornerstone of workforce motivation, his administration inspires a culture of excellence, empowering employees to achieve their full potential and driving the organisation toward unparalleled service delivery.

In extending his heartfelt congratulations, the CGC urges the newly promoted men to redouble their efforts in fulfilling the service’s core mandates of revenue generation, suppression of smuggling, and trade facilitation.

Additionally, the promotion list for senior officers is currently being processed, pending approval by the Nigeria Customs Service Board.