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 the director of information, secretary to the government of the federation, Willie Bassey, 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).
“His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the confirmation of the appointment of Adewale Adeniyi (MFR) as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service,” the statement read.
“The appointment takes effect from 19th October, 2023 and his tenure is in accordance with the extant provisions of the Public Service Rules (PSR). The President tasks him to bring his wealth of experience to bear on his new assignment.”
Adeniyi was previously in an acting capacity after taking over from Hameed Ali in June.
