DCG Dera Nnadi retires: Nigeria Customs celebrates career of excellence

Business, Lifestyle

BUSINESS (NPA) — March 8, 2026 — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has honored the retirement of Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Dera Nnadi (Rtd), marking the conclusion of a distinguished career dedicated to national service and institutional growth.

The farewell ceremony, held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, brought together senior officers, family members, and well-wishers to celebrate his impactful contributions. The event was especially symbolic as it coincided with DCG Nnadi’s 60th birthday, making the occasion both a retirement tribute and a milestone celebration.

Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi led the tributes, describing Nnadi as “an exemplary officer whose professionalism, discipline, and commitment to duty significantly strengthened the values and operational effectiveness of the NCS.”

According to Adeniyi, the ceremony was not only a celebration of a successful career but also an acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by officers who dedicate their lives to safeguarding Nigeria’s economic and border security. He emphasized that Nnadi’s career embodied the Service’s core ideals of leadership, revenue generation, and trade facilitation.

“Today is a moment of celebration and reflection. It is also an opportunity for us to thank Almighty God for the grace that has sustained our colleague throughout his years of service,” the CGC said.

Adeniyi also highlighted his personal bond with the retiree, noting that their relationship extended beyond official duties to family ties. He expressed confidence that Nnadi would continue to contribute meaningfully to national development through academic and professional engagements.

Members of the Service’s management team praised Nnadi’s integrity, leadership, and mentorship, with officers describing him as a dependable leader who guided younger personnel and strengthened institutional capacity.

In his response, DCG Dera Nnadi (Rtd) expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General, management team, and officers of the Service for their support throughout his career. He described his years in the NCS as “a fulfilling journey of growth, learning, and service to the nation.”