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Zamfara Governor Shares Sad News About Commerce Commissioner Tasiu Shinkafi

Governor Dauda Lawal is saddened by the death of Tasiu Musa Shinkafi, the Zamfara State Commissioner for Commerce, who passed away at 50 after a brief illness.

Zamfara Governor Shares Sad News About Commerce Commissioner Tasiu Shinkafi

Governor Dauda Lawal is heartbroken over the death of Tasiu Musa Shinkafi, the Zamfara State Commissioner for Commerce.

Shinkafi died on Wednesday at the age of 50 in a hospital in Kaduna after a short illness.

The governor called his death a huge loss for 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.

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“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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