Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, a former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, has passed away at the age of 76.
His death was announced on Thursday by Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, in a statement shared on his official X handle.
Governor Fintiri paid tribute to the late Mustapha, describing him as a dedicated and honorable public servant whose legacy will be fondly remembered by the people of Adamawa.
“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 was the elder brother of the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Aliyu Mustapha, also held the traditional title of Sardauna Adamawa.
He joined the Customs Service as a cadet officer and rose through the ranks until his appointment as Comptroller-General in 1999.
His tenure was notable for intensified anti-smuggling operations and participation in several national task forces against economic sabotage.
In 1988, he was honoured with the Ministerial Award for Outstanding Performance.
Mustapha retired from the Service in December 2003 after more than 30 years of active duty.
Until his death, he remained an influential figure in the Customs community and a respected voice in the Adamawa Emirate.
