The former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) was appointed by the president on Monday, October 30, to replace Babachir Lawal who was sacked by the presidency due to his involvement in a corruption scandal that resulted in his suspension in April.

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Mustapha is a lawyer, management consultant, politician, business man, who is also regarded as a boardroom guru as a result of his success as a board member of some top conglomerates.