By: Philip Nyam, Abuja
The Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), Hon. Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman, businessman and politician, Alhaji Dr. Bamanga Mahmud Tukur, CON, who died Saturday in Abuja at the age of 90.
Hon. Namdas, who is also the Deputy Coordinator of Arewa for Tinubu described the late Tukur as “A towering figure in Nigeria’s political and economic history whose service to the nation spanned more than six decades.”
“Alhaji Bamanga Tukur was a patriot, a mentor, and a bridge-builder. From his time as General Manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority, to Governor of the old Gongola State, Minister of Industries, and later as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, dedicated his life to nation building,” Hon. Namdas said.
Hon. Namdas noted that the late Tafidan Adamawa was also a renowned businessman who founded the DADDO Group of Companies, and served with distinction as Executive President of the African Business Roundtable and Chairman of the NEPAD Business Group.
“His wisdom, humility, and commitment to unity will be sorely missed not only by the people of Adamawa, but by all Nigerians. He lived a life of service, and his legacy will continue to inspire present and future generations,” Hon. Namdas added.
The BCDA boss extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, Governor Adamu Fintiri, the government and people of Adamawa State and the entire nation. He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings and grants him Aljannah Firdaus.
“On behalf of my family and constituents, I stand with the Tukur family in this moment of grief. May Allah grant us the fortitude to bear this great loss,” the statement concluded.(Press Icon 123.com)
