18/05/2025
This is Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, a man who once sat at the peak of power, wealth, and influence in Nigeria. He served as the Governor of the defunct Gongola State (now Adamawa and Taraba States) in 1983, and years later, rose to become the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) between 2012 and 2014.
Beyond politics, he was a towering figure in Nigeria’s business landscape — the former CEO of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), a seasoned international businessman, and the Chairman of the African Business Roundtable. He dined with kings, presidents, and captains of industries across Africa and beyond.
But today, this is his reality — frail, aged, and facing the inevitable struggles of old age and health.
This is the message life is showing us:
Everything fades.
Power fades.
Position fades.
Wealth fades.
Beauty fades.
Strength fades.
All that remains are your deeds, your character, and the way you treated others.
No human being can escape the cycle of life. It is humbling. It is scary. It is a reminder.
So while you still have breath and strength:
Live humbly.
Love sincerely.
Do good without expecting anything.
Fear God.
Remember that no one leaves this world with anything.
May God grant us a graceful old age, sound health, and a peaceful end. Ameen.
