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President Bola Tinubu has described Bamanga Tukur, former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as an advocate of good governance.

In a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, his special adviser on media, Tinubu congratulated Tukur, who clocks 88-today, saying the former governor of the old Gongola state has made “selfless and sacrificial” contributions to the development of Nigeria’s private and public sectors.

Tinubu said with a rich legacy of philanthropy and service to the nation across various capacities, Tukur’s visionary leadership is “remarkably reflected” in his democratic credentials.

The president prayed for continued strength and good health for Tukur and also commended him for “consistently advocating for good governance nationwide”.

“As the former General Manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Minister of Industries clocks 88, the President affirms that his wealth of experience and wisdom, accruing through many years of service—most recently as the Executive President of the African Business Roundtable and Chairman of the NEPAD Business Group—will always serve as an important resource pool for growth in Nigeria, and Africa,” the statement reads.

Tukur quit partisan politics in 2015 on the occasion of his 80th birthday.