Prominent Nigerians, including business mogul Aliko Dangote, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and traditional rulers, gathered in Yola on Sunday for the burial of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur.
Tukur was buried at his family compound in Fadde-Sanda, along Abuja Road, Yola, following funeral prayers conducted in accordance with Islamic rites. The Janazah prayer was held at the Lamido of Adamawa’s Palace Mosque and was led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Alhaji Ahmadu Bobboi.
Among those who attended the funeral were Senator Iya Abbas, former Adamawa State Governor Jibrilla Bindow and several traditional rulers and community leaders from across the state. The gathering attracted political associates, business leaders, government officials and members of Tukur’s family.
Governor Fintiri described the late elder statesman as a father, mentor and builder of men, saying, “Adamawa has lost an Iroko tree.” He also declared a three-day mourning period in the state following Tukur’s death.
Dangote, who also attended the funeral, described Tukur as a pioneer of private enterprise in Northern Nigeria. He recalled Tukur’s commitment to industry and job creation, saying he “believed in industry, in jobs, in building Nigeria.”
Tukur’s death has drawn tributes from political and business leaders across Nigeria because of his decades-long involvement in public service, politics and private enterprise.
He served as governor of the former Gongola State, which was later divided into Adamawa and Taraba states, and also served as Minister of Industries. He became PDP national chairman in 2012 and remained a prominent figure in Nigerian political circles.
Tukur died in Abuja on September 12, 2026, at the age of 90, just days before his 91st birthday. He is survived by two wives and 18 children, including Awwal Tukur, Secretary to the Adamawa State Government.
