LAGOS, Nigeria — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) don clear say report wey talk say dem extend tenure for their Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, na fake. Dis statement come from Abdullahi Maiwada, wey be the National Public Relations Officer, on April 1, 2025.
Maiwada talk say na only the President go fit approve any tenure extension for the Comptroller-General, in line with the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and other laws wey dey manage public service appointments. He go ahead to clear say no official communication don reach the NCS concerning dis matter.
“We don notice say some people dey circulate wrong information wey say State House don extend Adewale Adeniyi tenure. We wan make am clear say dis news no correct. The NCS dey focus on its work, no such directive don enter our office from any government body,” Maiwada explain.
He assure say the leadership of the NCS dey try their best to carry out their responsibilities of trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security. Maiwada also talk say under Adeniyi leadership, NCS dey implement reforms wey go modernize their operations and strengthen partnerships with other agencies.
“We encourage all stakeholders to dey rely on official channels for any correct information wey dey involve NCS. We appreciate the support wey we dey get and we go continue to work with transparency and professionalism,” he add.
For any updates on appointments or tenure decisions, NCS dey remind the public say dem go communicate am through proper government channels. Dis clarification dey come at a time wey misinformation dey spread fast for social media and other unofficial platforms.
