Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has declared Monday a work-free day across the state in honour of the late former Governor of Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Mohammed Tukur.
The declaration came a day after Tukur was buried in Yola following funeral prayers held at the Lamido’s Palace on Sunday.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that political leaders, traditional rulers, family members, associates and sympathisers gathered to pay their final respects to the elder statesman.
Fintiri announced the work-free day in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, saying the decision was intended to give residents an opportunity to honour Tukur and reflect on his contributions to Adamawa State and Nigeria.
The governor described Tukur as a prominent statesman whose contributions to the growth and development of the state and the country would remain part of his enduring legacy..Read the full now & the viral video.