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The former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, has been buried in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State.
The burial was conducted according to Islamic rites and led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Ahmadu Bobboi, at 10:50 a.m. on Sunday, the News Agency of Nigeria reported.
Tukur’s remains were later buried at the family house in Fadde-Sanda, Abuja Road, Yola, at 11:30 a.m.
He died in Abuja on Saturday at the age of 90.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu mourned Tukur’s death on Saturday, describing him as a prominent figure in the country’s political and economic history.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Tukur as a towering figure whose career covered public administration, governance, industry, politics and pan-African business leadership.
Tukur previously served as governor of the old Gongola State and Minister of Industries.
He is survived by two wives and 18 children, including Adamawa State Secretary to the Government, Awwal Tukur.
Those who attended the funeral prayers included Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Senator Iya Abbas, representing Adamawa Central, and former Governor Jibrilla Bindow.
Traditional leaders and other dignitaries from Adamawa State and beyond also attended.
