Breaking: Tinubu Extends Tenure Of Customs Boss Bashir Adewale Adeniyi

The announcement was made on Thursday through a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.

According to the statement, Adeniyi’s tenure—originally scheduled to end on August 31, 2025—has been extended by an additional year to allow him to build on ongoing reforms and finalize key projects within the Service.

The Presidency emphasized that the extension aims to support the Customs Service in modernizing operations, executing the National Single Window initiative, and fulfilling Nigeria’s commitments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

President Tinubu also commended Adeniyi for his dedication and effective leadership, expressing confidence that the tenure extension will further enhance the Service’s capacity in trade facilitation, revenue generation, and securing the nation’s borders.