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Zamfara governor mourns Commerce Commissioner, Tasiu Shinkafi

Zamfara governor mourns Commerce Commissioner, Tasiu Shinkafi

Shinkafi passed away on Wednesday at the age of 50 in a hospital in Kaduna after a brief illness.

Governor Dauda Lawal has expressed grief over the death of the Zamfara State Commissioner for Commerce, Tasiu Musa Shinkafi.

Shinkafi passed away on Wednesday at the age of 50 in a hospital in Kaduna after a brief illness.

The governor described his death as an irreparable loss to the state government and its people.

He said, “With heavy hearts and in total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (T), we received the shocking news of the passing of the Commissioner for Commerce, Tasiu Musa Shinkafi.

“Tasiu’s death is a great loss not only to his family and the state government, but also to the people of Zamfara.

“He will be remembered for his dedication, honesty, and commitment to Zamfara State.

“He served diligently as Commissioner for Youth and Sport before being redeployed to the Ministry of Commerce.

“As a valued member of my administration and a brother in service, his contributions to governance, politics, and public service will be remembered.

“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and give his family the strength to bear this great loss.”

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