Amosun mourns ex-PDP national chairman Bamanga Tukur
Former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has described the death of ex-PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, as a great loss to Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/amosun-mourns-ex-pdp-chairman-tukur/
Ogun State's former governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has mourned the passing of prominent Nigerian statesman and former PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur. Amosun described Tukur's death as a "great loss to Nigeria" and paid tribute to the elder statesman's significant contributions to public service, politics, governance, business, and national development.
The former governor emphasized that Tukur's legacy extended beyond his political career, citing his pioneering role in Nigeria's maritime sector, his service as General Manager and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Ports Authority in 1975, and his involvement in the New Partnership for Africa's Development and the African Business Roundtable.
Amosun highlighted Tukur's political journey, which included serving as the Governor of Adamawa State, Minister of Industry, and as the PDP's National Chairman from 2012 to 2014. The governor's condolence message emphasized Tukur's enduring influence across generations and borders.
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