The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to recruit 3,927 new officers to strengthen its operations in trade facilitation and border security. However, the Service is yet to make known when this will be done.
The recruitment was approved during the 61st quarterly meeting of the NCS Board, presided over by the Minister of Finance, Mr. Olawale Edun, in Abuja.
At the meeting, the NCS also highlighted its exceptional performance, having generated over ₦5 trillion in revenue by November 2024. This achievement significantly contributes to the government’s revenue target.
The NCS’s revenue generation is expected to be key in reaching the government’s ₦35 trillion revenue target for 2025.
According to Edun “The NCS has excelled in suppressing smuggling and fostering trade, which are essential for growth and job creation.”
