Nigeria has lost one of its respected elder statesmen as Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, a former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, has died — www.naijnaira.com reports.
According to Premium Times, the late Customs boss passed away on Thursday, with confirmation coming from Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State.
In his tribute, Governor Fintiri wrote, “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.”
Mustapha, who was the elder brother of the Lamido of Adamawa, also held the traditional title of Sardauna Adamawa.
He joined Customs as a cadet officer and rose through the ranks before becoming Comptroller-General in 1999 at the start of the Fourth Republic.
During his tenure, he prioritized anti-smuggling operations and served on key task forces tackling economic sabotage.
His dedication earned him the Ministerial Award for Outstanding Performance in 1988.
After retiring in December 2003, he continued to play an advisory role in Adamawa Emirate and within Customs circles.
Until his death, he remained an influential voice whose contributions were widely respected.
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