Customs Bolsters National Single Window Initiative With Sustained Technical Support

In line with the Presidential directive to enhance trade facilitation through the National Single Window (NSW), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has continued to play a pivotal role in driving the successful implementation of this critical project.

At the recent Board meeting, the sustained involvement of the NCS in the NSW initiative was acknowledged, underscoring the Service’s commitment to modernizing Nigeria’s trade processes and aligning them with global best practices.

The Nigeria Customs Service has seconded World Customs Organisation (WCO)-accredited officers to the project, actively contributed to the drafting of business process requirements, participated in vendor selection, and continues to provide vital expertise in information and communication technology (ICT) and risk management.

With integration support from Trade Modernisation Project Limited, the NCS is helping to accelerate the completion timeline of the NSW platform, which aims to simplify and streamline customs clearance and trading procedures nationwide.

The Board expressed confidence that these efforts will significantly enhance trade efficiency, reduce clearance delays, and improve compliance through cutting-edge technology and effective stakeholder engagement.

The National Single Window platform is a cornerstone in Nigeria’s ongoing trade modernization agenda, ensuring smoother cargo processing and boosting economic competitiveness on the global stage.

According to a statement by Abdullahi Maiwada, Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer of the service , made the announcement in a statement issued on Tuesday September 2 2025. the Customs Board approved promotion of 3,312 senior officers , and new Assistant Comptroller Generals (ACG) and Deputy Comptroller Generals DCG respectively.

The statement noted that at a meeting chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, approved the appointment of four Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and twelve Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs).

These appointments were made to fill vacancies created by the recent retirement of some management members, while also strengthening equitable representation within the Service’s leadership structure.

The appointments were also in line with the availability of positions across the six geopolitical zones and in strict compliance with the Federal Character Policy of the Government, as provided in Section 14(4) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.

The newly appointed DCGs are: AB Mohammed (North-West), GO Omale (North-Central), OC Orbih (South-South), D Nnadi (South-East). While the new ACGs include: MP Binga (North-East), CA Awo (South-East), AB Shuaibu (North-Central), AT Abe (North-West), K Mohammed (North-West), B Mohammed (North-West), TM Daniyan (North-Central), B Oramalugo (South-East), OP Olaniyan (South-West), B Olomu (South-West), IK Oladeji (South-West), and CC Dim (South-East).

In the same vein, the Board approved the promotion of 3,312 senior officers across various ranks from Comptroller of Customs (CC) to Assistant Superintendent of Customs II (ASC 11).

Additionally, the NCS Management during its 6th Management Meeting held on Friday, 29 August 2025, approved the promotion of 202 junior officers from Assistant Inspector (AIC) to Customs Assistant I (CA1). These promotions underscore the Service’s commitment to merit-based career progression and recognition of outstanding performance.