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<p>Former Chairman of the peoples Democratic party during Jonathan&#8217;s administration Alhaji Bamanga Tukur is dead .</p><div class="1GroSzKh" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>A credible source in Yola the capital of Adamawa state informed Nigerian Tracker that Alhaji Bamanga Tukur passes on in Abuja.</p>
<p>The source said his body will later be conveyed to Yola the capital of Adamawa state for funeral at the palace of Lamidon Adamawa Alhaji Muhammad Barkindo .</p>
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<p>Alhaji Dr. Bamanga Mahmud Tukur (CON) was a prominent Nigerian politician, businessman, administrator, and elder statesman who has had a towering impact on Nigeria&#8217;s socio-political and economic sectors for over six decades.</p>
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<p>He was widely recognized for his roles as the former Governor of the old Gongola State, the former Minister of Industries, and the former National Chairman of the People&#8217;s Democratic Party (PDP).</p>
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<p>Early Life and EducationDate of Birth: Born on 15 September 1935 in what is today Adamawa State, Nigeria.</p>
<p>Higher Education: He obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States.</p>
<p>Honorary Recognition: He was awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree in Law (Honoris Causa) by Benue State University in Makurdi, Nigeria.</p>
<p>Traditional Titles: Reflecting his high regional and cultural status, he holds the distinguished traditional titles of Tafidan Adamawa and Wakilin Ganye in Adamawa State.</p>
<p>Career in Public Service &; Governance<br />
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA):<br />
Served as General Manager/Chief Executive from 1975 to 1982, managing port congestion and modernizing seaports.</p>
<p>Governor of Old Gongola State: Elected during the Second Republic in 1982, serving a brief term before the December 1983 military coup.</p>
<p>Minister for Industries: Served under General Sani Abacha&#8217;s military administration from 1993 to 1995.</p>
<p>Business and Continental Leadership Founder of BHI Holdings (Daddo Group),</p>
<p>Tukur expanded his economic influence across Africa:</p>
<p>Africa Business Roundtable (ABR): Founder, past president, and Life Patron.</p>
<p>NEPAD Business Group: Elected Chairman in March 2002.</p>
<p>International Maritime Stature: First African Vice President of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH)</p>
<p>PDP National Chairmanship (2012–2014)Elected PDP National Chairman in March 2012.</p>
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