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Fintiri Mourns Ex-Gongola Governor, Bamanga Tukur, Declares Three Days Mourning

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Fintiri Mourns Ex-Gongola Governor, Bamanga Tukur, Declares Three Days Mourning

Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, has announced with deep sadness the passing of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the first civilian governor of the defunct Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Tukur, an elder statesman, accomplished businessman and distinguished politician, died on Saturday after a brief illness.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, Governor Fintiri described the death as a monumental loss to Adamawa State and Nigeria. He commended Tukur’s 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,” the Governor said.
 He added that he will personally miss Tukur’s wise counsel and depth of experience, noting that his passing has left a significant void that will be difficult to fill.
Governor Fintiri extended 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.
He has declared three days of mourning across Adamawa State, during which all government flags will fly at half-mast.
The Governor prayed Almighty Allah to forgive Tukur’s shortcomings, grant him Aljannah Firdaus and give his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
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