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Breaking: Bamanga Tukur is Dead

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, and Ex-Mnister of Industries, Alhaji Bamanga Mohammed Tukur, is dead. He was aged 90. His family announced his death in a statement,

Alhaji Bamanga Mohammed Tukur, a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Minister of Industries, has passed away at the age of 90. His family announced his death in a statement, stating that he "returned to his Creator" on Saturday. Tukur's son, Hon. Awwal D. Tukur, signed the statement on behalf of the family, describing the late politician as a patriarch who devoted his life to serving his family, community, Adamawa State, and Nigeria.

The family highlighted Tukur's wisdom, generosity, and dedication to Nigeria's development, emphasizing that his legacy would endure for generations. They also expressed gratitude for the prayers, condolences, and support they received following his passing. The family requested that details of the funeral prayer and burial arrangements be announced at a later date.

They prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive Tukur's mistakes, accept his good deeds, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus. Tukur, who would have turned 91 on September 15, served as the president of the Africa Business Roundtable in 2012. From March 2012 to January 2014, he held the position of National Chairman of the PDP and also served as the Minister of Industries during General Sani Abacha's military regime.

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