JUST IN: EX-CUSTOMS COMPTROLLER GENERAL, ALIYU MUSTAPHA IS DEAD
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By: Sefiu Ajape
Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, who served as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service between 1999 and 2003, has died.
The news was confirmed by Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in a statement posted on his social media pages on Thursday.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Musdafa, former CG of Customs. A man of service, dignity & duty whose legacy will live on. My prayers are with Lamido Adamawa, the Musdafa royal family & all who mourn him. May Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” Fintiri wrote.
Mustapha, an elder brother to the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, also bore the prestigious traditional title of Sardauna Adamawa.
He began his career in the NCS as a young cadet and steadily rose through the ranks until his appointment as Comptroller-General in 1999, at the start of the Fourth Republic.
His leadership was noted for reinforcing anti-smuggling efforts, and he played a key role in several national task forces aimed at tackling economic sabotage.
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In 1988, he earned the Ministerial Award for Outstanding Performance, underscoring his distinguished contributions to the Service.
After more than 30 years of active duty, Mustapha retired in December 2003.
In retirement, he continued to be regarded as a respected elder statesman, both within the Customs community and the Adamawa Emirate, where his guidance remained highly valued until his death.
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