Bamanga Tukur, Nigerian Statesman, Dies at 91

Bamanga Tukur, a significant figure in Nigeria's political and business landscape, died at the age of 91 on a Saturday at his Abuja residence. His funeral prayer was led by Alhaji Ahmadu Bobboi at Modibbo Adama Central Mosque in Yola at 10:50 am, followed by burial at the family compound in Anguwar Sanda, Yola, at approximately 11:30 am, in accordance with Islamic rites.

His remains were flown to Yola the same day and received by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who was accompanied by members of the State Executive Council, National and State Assembly members, and other political stakeholders. The Lamido of Adamawa, Dr Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa, business mogul Aliko Dangote, and former Governor Jibrilla Bindow were among the attendees.

In response to Tukur's passing, Governor Fintiri announced a three-day statewide mourning period and a work-free day on Monday, September 14, 2026. Tukur was born on September 15, 1935, and had a distinguished career, notably as General Manager and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Ports Authority from 1975 to 1982, and later ventured into politics.