President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of Bamanga Tukur, former governor of the old Gongola State and former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Gatekeepers News reports that Tukur died on Saturday at the age of 90, three days before his 91st birthday. His family announced his death and said he would be buried according to Islamic rites.
In a condolence statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Tukur as an accomplished public servant, businessman and politician who made significant contributions to Nigeria.
The president recalled Tukur’s career in public service, including his tenure as general manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) between 1975 and 1982. He later served as governor of the old Gongola State in 1983 and as minister of industries between 1993 and 1995.
Tinubu described the deceased as “urbane, generous and deeply rooted in the values of integrity and service”.
“Alhaji Tukur was a man of big ideas and bold enterprise who believed in Nigeria’s limitless potential,” the president said.
Tinubu also said the late former governor’s contributions to the country would not be forgotten.
“Nigeria will sorely miss his wise counsel and fatherly guidance,” he said.
The president extended his condolences to Tukur’s family, friends, associates and the people of Adamawa State, while praying for the repose of his soul.
He also commended the late elder statesman’s commitment to Nigeria and his contributions to the country’s development over several decades.
