Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, a former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has died.
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, confirmed the news on Thursday through a statement shared on his social media handles.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, former CG of Customs. A man of service, dignity, and duty whose legacy will live on. My prayers are with Lamido Adamawa, the Mustapha royal family, and all who mourn him. May Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” Fintiri wrote.
Mustapha, who served as Comptroller-General between 1999 and 2003, was the elder brother of the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha. He also held the prestigious traditional title of Sardauna Adamawa.
He joined the Customs Service as a young cadet and rose steadily through the ranks. His tenure as Comptroller-General was marked by stronger anti-smuggling operations and active participation in several national task forces aimed at tackling economic sabotage.
In 1988, he was honoured with the Ministerial Award for Outstanding Performance in recognition of his exceptional service.
Mustapha retired in December 2003 after over three decades in the Customs Service. In retirement, he remained a respected elder statesman within the Customs community and the Adamawa Emirate, where his counsel was frequently sought until his death.
