The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has published the names of officers slated for statutory retirement in 2026. In a circular dated September 19, 2025, signed by the Comptroller in charge of Establishment, AA Bazuaye, the retirement is noted to be based on age and years of service. Officers on the list are to disengage from active service and proceed on three months of pre-retirement leave, three months before their respective retirement dates.

• Retirements by rank: The circular identifies five Deputy Comptroller Generals (DCGs) as part of the retirement cohort, including:
  • GM Omale
  • CK Niagwan
  • KI Adeola
  • S. Chiroma
  • A. Nnadi
• Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs): Several ACGs are listed for retirement, with names such as:
  • Babatunde Olomu
  • I.K Oladeji
  • T. Bomodi
  • B. Mohammed
  • KC Egwuh
  • and others
• Comptrollers: The retirement list also includes several Comptrollers, for example:
  • Compt O PN Ntadi
  • Compt EO Oshoba
  • FO Onyeka
  • OA Adenuga
  • Compt A Salawu
  • EJ Edelduok
  • among others
• Pre-retirement procedure: All affected officers are required to disengage from active service and proceed on three months of pre-retirement leave, three months before their effective retirement date, in line with Public Service Rule (PSR) No. 100238 and Federal Government circular No. 63216/S.I/X/T; CR 1, 2001/5 of 20/03/2001.
• Compliance: Officers on the retirement list are urged to forward their three months’ pre-retirement notices to the Comptroller-General of Customs.

Context and implications

• The announcement covers a broad wave of retirements across the Customs leadership, suggesting a scheduled transition plan aligned with statutory retirement timelines.
• The pre-retirement leave requirement provides a structured transition, ensuring a smooth handover of responsibilities.

All the affected are to adhere to public service rules and federal government guidelines, underscoring the formal nature of the process.