He described Pa Tukur’s death as a monumental loss to Adamawa State and Nigeria, commending his courage, foresight, patriotism and lifelong commitment to public service.
“Alhaji Bamanga Tukur was a
colossus who made remarkable contributions to the development of Adamawa State
and Nigeria. His wealth of experience, wisdom and commitment to public service
earned him a place of honour in our national history.
“I will personally miss his
wise counsel and the depth of experience he brought to matters concerning our
state and nation. His passing has left a significant void that will be
difficult to fill,” Fintiri said.
The Governor extended his
condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, friends, associates and the
people of Adamawa State, urging them to draw strength from his enduring legacy
of service and leadership.
In honour of Alhaji Tukur and
in recognition of his contributions to the state and nation, Governor Fintiri
has declared three days of mourning across Adamawa State, during which all
government flags shall fly at half-mast.
He prayed Almighty Allah to
forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, grant him Aljannah Firdaus, and give his
family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
Elder statesman, Alhaji
Bamanga Tukur, is dead. His death was announced this Saturday afternoon,
September 12, 2026, by the Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru
Fintiri.
Bamanga Tukur was the first
Civilian Governor of the defunct Gongola State and former National Chairman of
the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The renowned international businessman died
at the age of 90.
“Alhaji Tukur, an elder statesman, accomplished businessman and distinguished politician, passed away on Saturday after a brief illness,” Governor Fintiri said in a statement signed by his Humwashi Wonosikou.
He described Pa Tukur’s death
as a monumental loss to Adamawa State and Nigeria, commending his courage,
foresight, patriotism and lifelong commitment to public service.
“Alhaji Bamanga Tukur was a
colossus who made remarkable contributions to the development of Adamawa State
and Nigeria. His wealth of experience, wisdom and commitment to public service
earned him a place of honour in our national history.
“I will personally miss his
wise counsel and the depth of experience he brought to matters concerning our
state and nation. His passing has left a significant void that will be
difficult to fill,” Fintiri said.
The Governor extended his
condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, friends, associates and the
people of Adamawa State, urging them to draw strength from his enduring legacy
of service and leadership.
In honour of Alhaji Tukur and
in recognition of his contributions to the state and nation, Governor Fintiri
has declared three days of mourning across Adamawa State, during which all
government flags shall fly at half-mast.
He prayed Almighty Allah to
forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, grant him Aljannah Firdaus, and give his
family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
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