President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs, Abdullahi Dikko.
Dikko had tendered his resignation as the head of Nigerian Customs. He expressed his willingness to leave office on August 18, 2015, less than two years to the end of his tenure.
Unconfirmed report stated that this move could be connected to investigation of top-shots in the Customs service on allegation of corruption.
Buhari’s approval of Abdullahi’s request was dated August 14 and personally signed by the president, The Punch reports.
He thanked the NCS boss for his services to the county in the last six years.
The letter was titled “Voluntary retirement from the Nigeria Customs Service” and below is the letter of acceptance.
“Dear, Alhaji D.I. Abdullahi. I write to acknowledge the receipt of your letter Ref. No. NCS/ADM/HQ/P. 35802 of 3rd August, 2015 conveying your decision to voluntarily retire from the Nigeria Customs Service with effect from Tuesday, 18th August, 2015.
“I note with appreciation your services to this nation, especially as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service in the last six (6) years.
“Accordingly, I hereby approve your voluntary retirement from the Nigeria Customs Service with effect from 18th August 2015.
“I wish you the very best in your future endeavours.
“Yours sincerely, Muhammadu Buhari.”
Dikko had earlier written a letter dated August 3 to the president in which he notified Buhari of his desire to proceed on voluntary retirement.
Meanwhile, the President Buhari has not yet named replacement for Dikko.
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