Bamanga Tukur, former governor and business leader, passes away at 90

Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, a prominent Nigerian elder statesman and former governor of the old Gongola State, died at the age of 90. His passing is seen as the end of a significant chapter in Nigeria's political and economic history. Tukur was known for his leadership roles, including his tenure as General Manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority and as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mourned Tukur's loss, recognizing his contributions to Nigeria and Africa's economic development.