FG approves recruitment of 3,927 customs officers in 2025

The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 3,927 new officers into the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to strengthen the agency’s role in achieving the ₦48 trillion 2025 budget.

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, made this disclosure during the 61st quarterly board meeting of the NCS held in Abuja. He highlighted the pivotal role of the Customs Service in generating revenue to support the federal government’s economic recovery efforts.

In a statement released by the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, Edun commended the agency’s contributions and underscored its significance in actualizing the 2025 budget, tagged “A Budget of Restoration.”

“The Nigeria Customs Service is crucial to ensuring fiscal sustainability and economic restoration. This recruitment exercise will further enhance the service’s capacity to meet revenue targets and support national development,” Edun stated.

The 2025 budget, recently presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, prioritizes revenue generation and fiscal discipline as key pillars for restoring economic stability. The recruitment of additional personnel into the NCS aligns with the government’s broader strategy to boost institutional efficiency and accountability.

Speaking further, Edun said, “The budget projects N35tn in revenue, with the NCS expected to play a critical role.”

Speaking further on the NCS’s performance, Edun disclosed that the agency had generated over N5tn by November 2024 linking the success to reforms introduced by President Tinubu.

“The NCS and other revenue bodies have performed remarkably well,” he said.

The minister further revealed that the government plans to secure concessionary loans, grants, and development support to fund the remaining N13tn.

Edun also noted that the board reviewed the NCS’s 2024 achievements, approving the recruitment of 3,927 officers and granting special promotions to top-performing personnel to bridge gaps and enhance trade facilitation.

“The NCS has excelled in suppressing smuggling and fostering trade, which is crucial for growth and job creation,” he added.

He urged the officers to remain committed to national goals, emphasising the agency’s role in poverty reduction and economic growth.