Tinubu Extends Customs CG Bashir Adeniyi’s Tenure by One Year to Consolidate Reforms
Abuja, Nigeria – July 31, 2025 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. The extension, which takes effect immediately, will now see Adeniyi remain in office until August 31, 2026.
This was made known in a press release signed by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, and made available to Newsheadline247 on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the extension aims to allow Mr. Adeniyi to consolidate key reforms and complete vital national initiatives already underway under his leadership.
“The extension, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will enable Mr. Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of this administration,” the statement read in part.
Key projects mentioned include:
- The modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service;
- The implementation of the National Single Window Project; and
- The execution of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol.
The Presidency commended Mr. Adeniyi’s dedication to service and reform. “President Tinubu recognises Mr. Adeniyi’s steadfast leadership and commitment to service,” Onanuga stated.
Reaffirming the administration’s confidence in the Customs CG, Onanuga added, “The President is confident that this extension will further strengthen the Nigeria Customs Service in achieving its strategic mandate of trade facilitation, revenue generation, and border security.”
Mr. Bashir Adeniyi was first appointed in June 2023 and has since led several transformation efforts aimed at boosting operational efficiency, curbing smuggling, and improving revenue collection within the Service.
With this extension, stakeholders expect continued momentum in ongoing customs reform and stronger alignment with the government’s trade and economic priorities. Read More
