Nigeria has lost one of its notable elder statesmen, Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, at 90.
The former Governor of old Gongola State reportedly died on Saturday, according to family sources.
His death brings an end to a long public career that shaped Nigeria’s political and business space.
Alhaji Tukur was also known as the Tafidan Adamawa and remained an influential figure for decades.
He served in government and built a strong name in the business sector.
Throughout his career, he held important positions and remained connected to major national developments.
His journey covered public service, business leadership and political involvement across several decades.
Beyond his political career, Tukur was respected for his role in Nigeria’s business community.
His passing is therefore being remembered as the loss of a man who played several roles in national life.
Bamanga Tukur death marks the close of another chapter in Nigeria’s political history.
Family sources confirmed the news, with tributes expected to follow from political and business circles.
His death will also bring renewed attention to the legacy he leaves behind.
May his soul rest in peace.
