The Emir of Birnin Magaji, Alh. Mustapha Aliyu Dan Ali, was born on 14th January, 1943 in Birnin Magaji town. In fact, being exposed to Western education, he attended Junior Primary School, Birnin Magaji from 1955 – 1960 I n the same vein he proceeded to Senior primary School, Kotorkoshi from 1961 – 1963 which was crowned by his tremendous effort to obtain Grade II Teacher’s Certificate at Teacher’s College, Maru. As distinguished in his studies. Being a man so focused and mindful of his career. He received his Junior Primary School Certificate in 1960 which was out rightly followed by a Senior Primary School certificate and grade 1 Teacher’s Certificate.

He successfully secured a job, at the then Town Primary School, K/Namoda from January 1969 to December 1969 to December 1969 as a class teacher. The journey of his working career unveiled as he became the headmaster of a Primary School in Nasarawa Mailayi in January 1970. In July 1975, he was transferred to Zurmi as the headmaster of Primary School, Nasarawa Zurmi. The rising profile unfolded when he became the Area Education Officer in LEA K/Namoda Local Government.

Transparency and efficiency promoted him to the exalted seat of Assembly Member; Sokoto State House of Assembly in October, 1979 – 1983. this position was held back in October 1983 – December 1983. as people normally say that a light is never hidden, he was appointed Chairman, Education Committee, Sokoto State House of Assembly in 1979 – 1983. Chairman House Service Committee, Sokoto State House of Assembly 1983 – December 1983. Chairman Argungu Fishing Festival 1983 – 1984. Chairman Part-time Education Committee LGEA, B/Magaji 1996 – 1998. Executive Committee Member, movement for the creation of Zamfara State 1980 – 1996. Secretary movement for the creation of B/Magaji Local government 1981 – 1997. Member Committee State Development Appeal Fund on 10th December 1997, Member on the Joint Committee Coronation of the five Emirs 10th December 1997, Member Committee on the Joint Committee Coronation of the five Emirs 10th December 1997. member Committee for the Restructuring of traditional institutions in Zamfara State, 22 July 1999. Member Coordinating Committee on Transition to Civilian Government 14th May 1999. Member Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission 23rd June 1999. Chairman Local Government Sub-committee on creation of new Local Governments.

He was turbaned as District Head of Nasarawa Godel on 20th September 2000. he succeeded the first emir of B/Magaji Emirate and was turbaned as 2nd Emir of B/Magaji Emirate, the position he hodls to date. He is a member of the Boys Scout Society of Nigeria and Man O’ War Bay Club.

Education is said to be the propelling force in a man, he likes reading. Traeling is another distinguished feature he is known for. He is married and blessed with children.