Bamanga Tukur: VP Shettima says Nigeria has lost a global star

PM NEWS Nigeria | 13-09-2026 10:10am |

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the death of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur as a significant loss to Nigeria and the global community. Shettima noted that Tukur made impactful contributions in three distinct areas: as a technocrat who developed Nigeria's modern maritime infrastructure, as a statesman and politician who governed with vision, and as a pan-African business leader who elevated Africa's private sector internationally. The Vice President's statement highlights Tukur's multifaceted legacy and his role in advancing Nigeria's development and Africa's economic presence on the world stage.

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