Breaking: Tears, Grief as Ex-Customs CG Dies, Details Emerge
- Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has announced the death of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)'s former Comptroller-General, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha
- Mustapha was said to have died at the age of 76, according to a statement shared by Governor Fintiri on social media on Thursday, August 28
- Governor Fintiri described the former Customs boss as a man of service, duty and dignity, whose legacies will forever remain in the heart of the people of the state
Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, the former Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, has reportedly died at the age of 76. His death was announced by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state in a statement on Thursday, August 28.
Speaking about the deceased, Governor Fintiri described the former Customs boss as a man of service, duty and dignity, whose legacies will forever remain in the heart of the people of the state.
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Governor Fintiri mourns former Customs boss
Governor Fintiri expressed grief and sadness about the demise of the former CG of Customs. His statement, shared on social media, reads in part:
"My prayers are with Lamido Adamawa, the Mustapha royal family and all who mourn him. May Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus.”
The deceased was an elder brother to the Lamido of Adamawa, who holds the traditional title of Sardauna of Adamawa, the person of Alhaji Muhammadu Aliyu Mustapha.
See Governor Fintiri's statement here:
When did Mustapha join the Nigeria Customs?
The late Mustapha joined the Nigeria Customs Service as a cadet officer, rose through the ranks and was finally appointed as the Comptroller-General in 1999.
Mustapha's tenure was known for its intensified anti-smuggling operations and participation in many national task forces against economic sabotage.
In 1988, he won the ministerial award for an outstanding performance and retired from service in December 2003, after being in active duty for over 30 years.
He had been an influential figure in the Customs community and a well-respected voice in the Adamawa Emirate till his death.
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Who is Mustapha's latest successor in Customs?
Mustapha's latest successor in the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, had his tenure extended by President Bola Tinubu. Adeniyi's tenure was supposed to expire on August 31, 2025.
Like Adeniyi, there was an outcry and condemnation by the opposition leaders following Tinubu's move to extend the tenure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetoku. Egbetokun, who was expected to retire from service in September 2024, is still in office because of the tenure elongation.
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the House of Representatives amended the Police Act to allow the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to stay in office beyond retirement age. According to the lawmakers, the amendment followed a request from President Tinubu.
Tinubu commended for development in Nigeria Customs
Legit.ng earlier reported that media consultant Eze said Bashir Adeniyi’s appointment as NCS Comptroller-General in 2023 transformed the agency into one of Nigeria’s most efficient institutions.
Adeniyi’s reforms, including dismantling redundant units, deploying digital systems, and enhancing training, boosted revenue, trade volume, and enforcement significantly.
Eze noted that Adeniyi’s achievements align with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, positioning Customs as a key pillar of Nigeria’s economic governance.
Source: Legit.ng
