Fintiri Celebrates Ex-PDP National Chair, Tukur, At 88

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has felicitated with the father of Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, at the age of 88.

The governor described Alhaji Tukur  as a great citizen of Nigeria whose ideas and  contributions to the nation and humanity in general remained a reference point in the positive discourse of Nigeria’s progress, unity and stability.

“I join and rejoice with your family, friends and all well-wishers in congratulating you on this auspicious celebration of your 88th birthday.

“We celebrate his outstanding achievements in the service of Nigeria,  he brought a lot of pride and honour to the state; the accomplishments he recorded and leadership he demonstrated in his political career and business world have continued to inspire the younger generation to commit to the growth and development of the nation,” the governor said.

He commended the leadership exhibited by Bamanga Tukur during his tenure as national chairman of the PDP, where he ensured its unity in the face of daunting challenges.

Governor Fintiri also noted his fatherly advice whenever the need arises, especially at some difficult periods in the state’s development.