Tinubu mourns ex-PDP national chairman Bamanga Tukur

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur. The 90-year-old Tukur, who served as a prominent governor and minister, died on Saturday. President Tinubu hailed Tukur as a "towering figure" in Nigeria's political and economic landscape. Born on September 15, 1935, Tukur held key roles including General Manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority, a governor of the old Gongola State, Minister of Industries, and Chief Executive of BHI Holdings and DADDO Group of Companies.

He also made significant contributions in the private sector and continental business advocacy as Executive President of the African Business Roundtable and Chairman of the NEPAD Business Group. Tinubu mourned Tukur's loss, describing him as an urbane, generous, and deeply rooted man in the values of integrity and service. The President prayed for Allah's forgiveness for Tukur and his family.