The remains of Bamanga Tukur, the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, were laid to rest in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State, on Sunday.
The burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, was led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Ahmadu Bobboi, at 10:50 am.
His remains were buried in the family house at Fadde-Sanda, Abuja Road, Yola, at 11:30 am.
Chronicle NG reports that Tukur died on Saturday at the age of 91 in Abuja.
President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolences for Tukur’s passing on Saturday, characterizing him as an important role in Nigerian political and economic history.
Tukur was the former governor of Gongola State and Minister of Industry.
Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described Tukur as a “towering figure” whose career included public administration, government, industry, politics, and pan-African commercial leadership.
He is survived by two wives and 18 children, including Awwal Tukur, the Secretary to the State Government of Adamawa.
The funeral services were attended by Aliko Dangote, Adamawa State Governor; Ahmadu Fintiri; Sen. Iya Abbas, representing Adamawa Central; and former Governor Jibrilla Bindow.
Others were traditional leaders and dignitaries from the state and abroad.
