In this post, Platinum Times Nigeria will work you through the ranks and salary structure of the Nigerian Custom Service (NCS).
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) is a para-military organization that is monitors regulating import and export activities in Nigeria.
They are also tasked with the responsibility of combating smuggling and other illegal activities at the country’s borders.
Nigerian Customs Service ranks
Just like other paramilitary agencies, the Nigerian Custom Service ranks are given based on academic qualifications and years of experience.
They are further categorized into the commissioned and non-commissioned officers.
The commissioned officers are the high ranking and senior officers who occupy top positions while the non-commissioned officers are the junior officers who are very active in the day to day running of the service.
Below are the ranks in the Nigerian Custom Service based on their hierarchy.
- Comptroller-General
- Deputy Comptroller-General
- Assistant Comptroller-General
- Comptroller
- Deputy Comptroller
- Assistant Comptroller
- Chief Superintendent
Customs Officer - Deputy Superintendent
Customs Officer - Assistant Superintendent of Customs I
- Assistant Superintendent of Customs II
- Inspector of Customs
- Assistant Inspector of Customs
- Customs Assistant
Nigerian Custom Service salary structure
The salary structure of the NIS depends the rank or level where one belongs.
Based on their rankings, they receive their monthly pay accordingly, high ranking officers receive the highest pay while the junior officers are paid least.
Below are the salaries received by the NCS officers on a monthly basis.
Please note that these figures are bound to change as a result of Government policies or the economy.
Comptroller General: ₦2,500,000
Deputy Comptroller General: ₦2,480,000
Assistant Comptroller General: ₦2,280,000
Comptrollers: ₦1,880,000
Deputy Comptrollers: ₦1,580,000
Assistant Comptrollers: ₦1,480,000
Chief Superintendent Customs Officer: ₦1,280,000
Deputy Superintendent Customs Officer: ₦1,180,000
Assistant Superintendent of Customs I & II: ₦980,000
Inspector of Customs: ₦880,000
Assistant Inspector of Customs: ₦780,000
Customs Assistant: ₦680,000
In addition to these salaries, the NCS also receives other benefits and allowances. These allowances are also allocated to the based on their hierarchy.
Here are some of the allowances received by the NCS officers.
Uniform maintenance allowance
Utility allowance
Hazard allowance
General services allowance
Transportation allowance
Detective allowance
Hardiness allowance
Housing allowance