NORTHERN GOVERNORS MOURN BAMANGA TUKUR, COMMEND HIS DECADES OF SERVICE

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By: Muftau Fatimo

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, has expressed sadness over the death of former Governor of the old Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur.

Tukur, popularly known as Tafidan Adamawa, died in Abuja on Saturday.

In a condolence message issued on behalf of the NSGF by the Director General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli, Yahaya described Tukur’s death as a significant loss to the North and Nigeria.

The governor said the country had lost an accomplished public servant, political leader and advocate of economic development whose contributions spanned several decades.

Yahaya noted that Tukur dedicated more than six decades to public service, serving the country in various important capacities.

His roles included Chief Executive of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Governor of the former Gongola State and Minister of Industries.

The governor commended Tukur’s long-standing contributions to national development and acknowledged his impact on Nigeria’s political and public service landscape.

The governor also highlighted Tukur’s contributions to Africa’s economic development through the Africa Business Roundtable and the NEPAD Business Group, as well as his leadership of the PDP as National Chairman between 2012 and 2014

According to Yahaya, Tukur’s vast experience in public administration, politics, business and continental affairs established him as one of the prominent figures of his generation.

“Alhaji Bamanga Tukur lived a long and impactful life, serving Nigeria in several critical capacities and contributing significantly to the growth of our economy, institutions and political development.

His wealth of experience, wisdom and commitment to public service will be greatly missed. His death is a great loss to the North and the entire nation,” Inuwa said.

The NSGF chairman commiserated with the government and people of Adamawa State, the Bamanga Tukur family, friends and associates of the deceased.

He prayed to Allah to forgive Tukur’s shortcomings, reward his lifetime of service and grant him paradise.