David Mark Reacts to Bamanga Tukur’s Death, Hails His Contributions to Nigeria

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has expressed sadness over the death of former Governor of the old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, describing his passing as a great loss to Nigeria.

Mark, in a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, said Tukur’s death came at a time when the country needed the wisdom, experience and counsel of its older generation of leaders.

He described the deceased as a prominent Nigerian whose contributions to the country’s political, administrative and economic development spanned several decades.

According to him, Tukur’s career in public service, business and politics reflected a long commitment to national development and institution-building.

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Mark particularly recalled Tukur’s service as governor of the old Gongola State, Minister of Industries and later National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He said Tukur’s record of service went beyond partisan politics, noting that the former governor was also an accomplished businessman and international figure who contributed to Nigeria’s development in various capacities.

“Alhaji Bamanga Tukur belonged to a generation of Nigerians who devoted their lives to the service of the country. His journey through public service, business and politics was remarkable, and his counsel and experience will be greatly missed,” Mark said.

He added that Tukur’s death was a loss not only to his immediate family and the people of Adamawa State, but to the entire country.

“His death is not only a loss to his family and the people of Adamawa State, but also to Nigeria as a whole. At this difficult moment, we must remember and celebrate the values of service, patriotism and national unity that characterised his long public career,” he said.

Mark commiserated with members of the Tukur family, the government and people of Adamawa State, as well as the deceased’s political associates, colleagues and friends.

He prayed Almighty Allah to forgive Tukur’s shortcomings and grant him eternal rest, while asking God to give his family the strength to bear the loss.

Tukur, who died at the age of 90, was a former governor of the old Gongola State and later served as a federal minister. He also served as National Chairman of the PDP before his death.