The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has expressed his sadness over the loss of the state’s Commissioner for Commerce, Tasiu Musa Shinkafi, who died on Wednesday at the age of 50.
Governor Shinkafi died following a brief illness in a hospital in Kaduna, a statement published Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said.
Lawal termed the death of the commissioner as a great loss to his family, the state government and the people of Zamfara, commending his commitment and contributions to public service.
Shinkafi was serving in the governor’s government as Commissioner for Youth and Sports before being redeployed to the Ministry of Commerce, the governor stated.
The late commissioner, he said, would also be remembered for his contributions to governance, politics and public service. He hailed the late commissioner as a cherished part of his administration.
“The shocking news of the passing away of the Commissioner for Commerce, Tasiu Musa Shinkafi, came to us with heavy hearts and in full submission to the will of Almighty Allah,” the governor remarked.
Lawal requested that Allah forgive the shortcomings of the departed and provide his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
In a statement released on November 12, 2026, Idris confirmed the death of Shinkafi, and offered the governor’s sympathies to the grieving family and the people of Zamfara State.
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