Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur, was on Sunday buried in his hometown of Yola, Adamawa State, following a funeral conducted in accordance with Islamic rites.
The funeral prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Ahmadu Bobboi, at about 10:50am.
Tukur’s remains were subsequently taken to the family residence in Fadde-Sanda, along Abuja Road, Yola, where he was buried at about 11:30am.
The former PDP national chairman died in Abuja on Saturday at the age of 91.
President Bola Tinubu had on Saturday expressed sadness over Tukur’s death, describing him as an influential personality who made significant contributions to Nigeria’s political and economic development.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Tukur as a “towering figure” whose career spanned public administration, governance, industry, politics and pan-African business leadership.
Tukur served as governor of the old Gongola State and later held the position of Minister of Industries. He also became national chairman of the PDP.
He is survived by two wives and 18 children, including the Secretary to the Adamawa State Government, Awwal Tukur.
The funeral was attended by prominent Nigerians and dignitaries, including business mogul Aliko Dangote, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Senator Iya Abbas, who represents Adamawa Central, and former Governor Jibrilla Bindow.
Traditional rulers and other dignitaries from Adamawa State and beyond also attended the funeral.