BREAKING: Former Customs Comptroller-General Passes Away

Nigeria has lost a prominent figure in its public service, as former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, has died.

Mustapha, who led the Customs Service between 1999 and 2003, was widely respected for his dedication and service to the nation. After more than 30 years in the force, he retired in December 2003, leaving behind a legacy of discipline and professionalism.

The news of his passing was confirmed on Thursday by Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in a tribute shared on his official social media handles. Governor Fintiri described the late Mustapha as “a man of service, dignity, and duty whose legacy will live on”, while extending condolences to the Lamido of Adamawa, the Musdafa royal family, and all who mourn him.

Mustapha was not only a seasoned customs officer but also a traditional leader. He was the elder brother of the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, and held the revered traditional title of Sardauna Adamawa.

Born into royalty, he joined the Nigeria Customs Service as a young cadet and steadily rose through the ranks until he was appointed Comptroller-General at the dawn of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic in 1999.

His passing marks the end of an era for both the Nigeria Customs Service and the Adamawa Emirate, where he was celebrated for his unwavering commitment to service and community.

May his soul rest in peace.