By Aminu Garko
Kano – September 12, 2026 – The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condoled with the Government and people of Adamawa State over the death of elder statesman and former Governor of the old Gongola State, Bamanga Tukur, who died at the age of 90.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Director General, Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday.
Yusuf described the death of Tukur, the Tafidan Adamawa, as a great loss to Adamawa State, Nigeria and particularly the northern region, saying the deceased was a statesman whose life was defined by service, integrity, enterprise and commitment to national development.
He said Tukur’s career spanned public administration, governance, politics, business and continental economic development, leaving behind a legacy of service and leadership.
The governor noted that the late elder statesman made significant contributions to Nigeria’s development, having served as General Manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Governor of the old Gongola State, Federal Minister of Industries and National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Yusuf also acknowledged Tukur’s contributions to the private sector and his leadership roles in major African business organisations, saying they reflected his commitment to economic growth, entrepreneurship, intra-African trade and sustainable development.
He further described Tukur’s role in democratic governance as significant, noting that his tenure as National Chairman of the PDP formed part of his record of service to Nigeria’s political development and national unity.
“Alhaji Bamanga Tukur was a statesman of exceptional experience, wisdom and dignity. He belonged to a generation of leaders who devoted their lives to the service of the nation and the advancement of our people.
“His contributions to Nigeria’s political and economic development will continue to be remembered, while his commitment to the unity, progress and prosperity of the country remains worthy of emulation,” Yusuf said.
The governor, on behalf of the Government and people of Kano State, extended condolences to the family of the deceased, the Government and people of Adamawa State, as well as the political, business and public service communities across Nigeria.
He prayed to Allah to forgive Tukur’s shortcomings, grant him eternal rest in Aljannah Firdaus and give his family the strength to bear the loss.
