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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released ₦7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for the payment of retirement benefits to 4,237 former officers, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi , reaffirmed the Service's commitment to improving the welfare and financial security of its retirees. The announcement was made during a dialogue with retired Customs personnel in Abuja, where the Comptroller-General also pledged sustained engagement to address pension-related concerns and strengthen trust between the Service and its former workforce. Key Takeaways The Nigeria Customs Service released ₦7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators. A total of 4,237 retirees are expected to receive pension payments. CGC Adewale Adeniyi reaffirmed the Service's commitment to retirees' welfare. The funds have been transferred to PFAs for direct payment into beneficiaries' accounts. Customs management pledged continued dialogue and improved engageme...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a Strategic Refresher Course for 100 Deputy Comptrollers as part of its ongoing leadership development strategy aimed at preparing senior officers for higher command responsibilities, strengthening institutional discipline, and sustaining the Service's modernization reforms. The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified efforts to build a future-ready leadership cadre with the commencement of a Strategic Refresher Course for 100 Deputy Comptrollers at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada. The training programme, organised by the Human Resources Development Department in collaboration with the Customs Police Unit, is designed to equip officers with the leadership, ethical, and managerial competencies required to assume greater responsibilities as the Service continues its modernization and reform agenda. Declaring the workshop open on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs , Adewale Adeniyi , the Commandant of...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on his unanimous re-election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, describing the development as a significant milestone for both the officer and Nigeria's growing standing in global customs administration. In a statement issued by the Presidency, President Tinubu said the overwhelming support Adeniyi received during the 147th and 148th Sessions of the WCO Council in Brussels, Belgium, reflects the confidence of the international customs community in his leadership and the progress recorded by the Nigeria Customs Service under his administration. The President noted that the re-election represents more than a personal achievement, saying it also highlights Nigeria's increasing influence in shaping global customs policies and trade facilitation. He added that the recognition reinforces the country's commitment to strengthening...