# Nigeria Customs Service leadership transitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-customs-service-leadership-transitions
> Updated: 2026-10-07T23:35:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has implemented leadership changes within its Federal Operations Units. Oladapo Olukayode Afeni assumed command of the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ in Ikeja, succeeding Gambo Aliyu. Afeni has pledged to utilize intelligence-led enforcement to prevent revenue leakage and combat the smuggling of narcotics, arms, and counterfeit goods.

Additionally, Farouk Nadaniya was appointed acting Comptroller for Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ in Owerri, Imo State, following the retirement of Bishir Abdullahi Balogun. Nadaniya stated a commitment to anti-smuggling operations and revenue protection in alignment with the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Nigeria Customs Service appoints new acting controllers

New acting controllers have assumed leadership roles within the Nigeria Customs Service's Federal Operations Units in Zone A and Zone C, focusing on revenue protection and intelligence-led enforcement.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-customs-service-appoints-new-acting-controllers

### 2026-09-30: Nigeria updates customs leadership and maritime port strategy

Nigeria's Customs Service has appointed Oladapo Olukayode Afeni to lead FOU Zone ‘A’, while maritime agents urge the government to focus on efficient deep seaport development to curb regional cargo loss.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-updates-customs-leadership-and-maritime-port-strategy

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