Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs, Retired Colonel Hameed Ali has explained reasons why he has not been wearing the official uniform of the Customs since his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.
It will be recalled Ali was summoned by the committee to explain the reason for the promotion and the sacking of officers without the approval of a board.

Obinna Ogba, a senator from Ebonyi central, speaking at the session, expressed dissatisfaction on why Ali would carry on the duties of CG in civilian attire since he was appointed in 2015.

Ali in his response explained that he does not wear the uniform because he is a retired army officer.

The Customs boss told the Senate Committee on Customs and Excise Duties on Thursday that military tradition does not permit him to wear paramilitary uniform as a retired Colonel.

His defence prompted a stage walked out by member of the Senate Committee when Senator Dino Melaye gave an instance of ‎retired General of the Nigerian Army, Halidu Hannaniya, who wore the uniform of the Federal Road Safety Corps when he emerged as the Corps Marshal.

But Ali again maintained his stand that as a former military personnel, tradition does not permit him to wear para military uniform, arguing that Hannaniya made a mistake.

Hope Uzodinma, the chairman of the committee also faulted the decision of the customs boss to promote and fire officers without recourse to a board.

He said it was illegal of the CG to carry out such administrative assignments without a board in place.

The customs boss blamed the ministry of finance for the delay in the constitution of a board for the NCS.

In response, Uzodinma assured him that the committee would send a letter to the ministry and other relevant bodies for the immediate constitution of the NCS board.

He said: “We are releasing you to go and sew your uniform while we continue with officials of ministry of finance and Central Bank‎ of Nigeria (CBN).”


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soro niyen?

As a former military personnel tradition does not permit you to wear para military uniform. But the same tradition permits you to collect salary from para military organization.


You are only telling us that Buhari is a Coward.

The CG is clueless.

Mtcheewwww....... arrant nonsense! When he knew that, why did he accept the appointment in the 1st instance. Oga, that's a flimsy excuse. Honestly, everything about this govt is wrong, why would a retired army be appointed as a CG of customs.

His reason does not make sense. He should be sacked if he's not ready to comply with Nigeria customs rules. And he's being going about in normal attire since 2015...You can tell this government is a lawless one.

Good for him.... Minding my business this year

Why you go wear uniform .... sha namah da wear cloth

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Abi he does not like the color combinations

But military permit him to govern paramilitary? collect salary?

Who gives a hoot whether he wears uniform or not?

The Senate is now living up to expectation by making sure all appointees of Government particularly those who head paramilitary bodies live by the standard of those institutions.

Law makers leaving the real issues untouched and hammering in irrelevance. The simple question they should ask themselves is if the DG is delivering on its mandate or not instead of hinging on hate-induced uniform matter.
Fela the great once said: "Uniform na cloth, na tailor dey sow am"

It appears twice on the front pagr, am confused,where should I comment?

Ex soldier.he is feeling superior to his subordinates.
He will be looking at them like.
"Bloody civilians"

Shey dis guy relate to former boxin hero

chain!

U people should leave the man abeg,I don't support Buhari,but it seems the DG is doing a good job

Issorite

Fools leading a failed state

I comment my reserve.....

Go n sit down criminal so dat he can easily collet bribe

Foolish senators using their anus to reason

I beg me I rest joor

just change!!!

The criminal regime of clueless monsters..

We all are just wasting precious time expecting anything from these old imbeciles. .