The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has mourned the passing of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, CON.
Kalu described the late Tukur as an accomplished businessman, seasoned public administrator and elder statesman whose contributions to Nigeria’s economic, political and maritime development would be remembered for generations.
In a statement he signed on Saturday, the former Governor of Abia State acknowledged Tukur’s remarkable career in public service, particularly his leadership of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), his tenure as Governor of the old Gongola State and his service as Minister of Industries.
He also highlighted Tukur’s contributions to the growth of African enterprise and economic cooperation through his leadership of the African Business Roundtable and the NEPAD Business Group.
Kalu noted that the deceased belonged to a generation of Nigerian leaders who devoted significant parts of their lives to public service, institution building and the economic development of the country.
He extended his condolences to the Tukur family, the government and people of Adamawa State, the PDP and the Nigerian business community.
“The passing of Dr Bamanga Tukur is a great loss to Nigeria and the African business community. He was a distinguished elder statesman, accomplished businessman and seasoned administrator who served our country in various capacities with commitment and dedication.
“His contributions to the development of Nigeria’s maritime sector and his efforts towards promoting African businesses, investment and economic cooperation across the continent remain important aspects of his enduring legacy.
“On behalf of my family and the people of Abia North Senatorial District, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, the government and people of Adamawa State, and all those mourning this great Nigerian.
“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus and give his family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
