Customs to Review Complaints from 397 Rejected Applicants

Author: Efe OnodjaePublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Nigeria
Society & Lifestyle
Customs to Review Complaints from 397 Rejected Applicants

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will review complaints from applicants rejected during its recent recruitment screening, following a meeting between some candidates and Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. The service identified irregularities involving 397 applicants, including issues related to substance use, physical fitness, medical records, age and submitted documents. Affected applicants can send their details and complaints to helpdesk@customs.gov.ng, but they will have to undergo fresh screening and reconsideration does not guarantee admission. The NCS warned that certificate fraud and other criminal conduct could be referred for prosecution.

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