Efcc customs boss

You're referring to the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ahmed Ali, who is also the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Inter-Agency Committee on Customs and Excise.

Here are some key facts about him:

  1. Name: Ahmed Ali
  2. Position: Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Chairman of the EFCC Inter-Agency Committee on Customs and Excise.
  3. Background: Ali is a career customs officer with over 30 years of experience in the Nigeria Customs Service. He has held various positions, including Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Comptroller of Customs, and Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs.
  4. Appointments: He was appointed Comptroller-General of Customs in 2015 and reappointed in 2019. He is also the Chairman of the EFCC Inter-Agency Committee on Customs and Excise, which was established to combat smuggling and other financial crimes.
  5. Reforms: Under his leadership, the Nigeria Customs Service has implemented several reforms aimed at improving revenue generation, reducing corruption, and enhancing the efficiency of customs operations.
  6. Achievements: Some of his notable achievements include the introduction of the e-Customs system, which has improved the efficiency of customs operations and reduced corruption. He has also increased revenue generation for the government and implemented various initiatives to combat smuggling and other financial crimes.
  7. Awards and recognition: Ali has received several awards and recognition for his contributions to the Nigeria Customs Service and the country's economy. He was awarded the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) by the President of Nigeria in 2019.

Overall, Ahmed Ali is a highly respected and experienced customs officer who has made significant contributions to the Nigeria Customs Service and the country's economy.