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| Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. |
Personnel Challenges and Strategic Intervention
During the 2024 CGC Conference held in Abuja, Adeniyi outlined the urgent need for recruitment:
60% of management staff retired in 2022.
36% exited in 2023.
A staggering 76% turnover is anticipated by the end of 2024.
Projections for 2025 indicate another 40% of management staff will retire, necessitating immediate action to prevent operational disruptions.
Board Meeting Outcomes
The Customs Board, chaired by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, approved the recruitment during its 61st quarterly meeting on December 18, 2024. The decision reflects the government’s recognition of the NCS’s pivotal role in funding the 2025 budget, which targets a N35 trillion revenue.
Edun lauded the Customs’ performance, with over N5 trillion generated by November 2024. “The NCS has excelled in suppressing smuggling and fostering trade, crucial for growth and job creation,” he stated.
Economic Impact
The 2025 budget, tagged “A Budget of Restoration,” includes ambitious targets to boost national revenue. The Customs’ enhanced capacity will support these goals while facilitating trade and reducing poverty.
Recruitment Process
The approved recruitment drive seeks to fill vacancies in the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres. Applications are open until January 2, 2025, via https://recruitment.customs.gov.ng.
Call to Action
The Minister urged Customs officers to remain committed to national development goals, emphasizing their role in economic recovery and job creation. He further announced plans to secure additional funding through loans and grants to supplement the Customs’ revenue generation efforts.
With this strategic recruitment, the NCS is poised to enhance its operational efficiency and continue its vital contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth.
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