Bamanga Tukur: NPA Pays Tribute to Former Boss

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has joined the global trade facilitation community in mourning the passing of distinguished elder statesman and international businessman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.

Bamanga Tukur, who died on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the age of 90, served as General Manager and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Ports Authority from 1975 to 1982.

In a statement signed by the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of the NPA, Ikechukwu Onyemekara, Dr. Dantsoho, who joined the Executive Governor of Adamawa State to receive the corpse of the late business mogul, expressed deep condolences over his death.

He said, “I will like to on behalf of the entire Management and Staff of the NPA express our profound condolences and deepest sympathies to his immediate family, the Federal Republic of Nigeria and indeed the good people of Adamawa State on the demise of a pillar of trade facilitation and an inspiration to many.”