APC Governor Declares Holiday to Honor Late Tukur
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State declared Monday, September 14, 2026, a public holiday to allow residents to mourn and pay their last respects to the late elder statesman Tukur. The announcement was made through a statement signed by Humwashi Wonosikou, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Tukur, a former governor of the defunct Gongola State, passed away on September 13, following funeral prayers held at the Lamido's Palace. Governor Fintiri, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that the work-free day was a tribute to Tukur's significant contributions to the development of Adamawa State and Nigeria.
He encouraged residents to use the day for prayers for the deceased's soul and for strength for his family and friends. This holiday is part of a broader three-day mourning period declared by the Adamawa State Government, during which all flags in the state will be flown at half-mast, although essential services will continue.
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