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By Muhyideen Jimoh<\/p>\n
Abuja<\/p>\n
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of elder statesman, renowned businessman and former Governor of old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.<\/p>\n
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Tukur, the Tafidan Adamawa, died at 90, with Tinubu describing his death as the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigeria\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
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This is contained in a statement issued by the President\u2019s Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday in Abuja.<\/p>\n
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Tinubu described Tukur as a towering figure whose distinguished career spanned public administration, governance, industry, politics and pan-African business leadership.<\/p>\n
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Born on Sept. 15, 1935, Tukur rose to national prominence as General Manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority from 1975 to 1982.<\/p>\n
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The President recalled that Tukur helped modernise port operations and contributed significantly to Nigeria\u2019s maritime sector during his tenure.<\/p>\n
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He also recalled Tukur\u2019s entry into politics during the Second Republic, culminating in his election as Governor of old Gongola State in 1983.<\/p>\n
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Tinubu said Tukur later distinguished himself in the private sector as Chairman of BHI Holdings and DADDO Group of Companies.<\/p>\n
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The companies had interests in manufacturing, agriculture, logistics and trading, while Tukur also served as Minister of Industries from 1993 to 1995.<\/p>\n
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On the continental stage, Tinubu described Tukur as an eloquent champion of Africa\u2019s economic renaissance and a strong advocate of private sector-led growth.<\/p>\n
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He said Tukur, as Executive President of the African Business Roundtable and Chairman of the NEPAD Business Group, promoted intra-African trade and sustainable development.<\/p>\n
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Tinubu also recalled Tukur\u2019s service as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party from March 2012 to January 2014.<\/p>\n
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He said Tukur made sterling contributions to Nigeria\u2019s democracy through his efforts to promote party discipline and build consensus.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAlhaji Tukur was urbane, generous and deeply rooted in the values of integrity and service that the Adamawa Emirate and the nation hold dear.<\/p>\n
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\u201cHe was a man of big ideas and bold enterprise who believed in Nigeria\u2019s limitless potential. Nigeria will sorely miss his wise counsel and fatherly guidance,\u201d Tinubu said.<\/p>\n
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The President extended his condolences to the Tukur family, Fombina Emirate, and the government and people of Adamawa.<\/p>\n
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He also commiserated with Nigeria\u2019s political and business communities and their counterparts across Africa over the loss.<\/p>\n
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Tinubu prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive Tukur\u2019s shortcomings, grant his soul Aljannah Firdaus and comfort all those mourning his passing. (NAN)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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