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Zamfara loses commerce commissioner, Tasi’u Musa-Shinkafi

Zamfara loses commerce commissioner, Tasi’u Musa-Shinkafi
Galaxy TV · Politics desk · Lagos

Alhaji Tasi’u Musa-Shinkafi, the Zamfara State Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Tourism, has died following a brief illness at Dialogue Hospital in Kaduna. His passing was announced in a statement issued in Gusau on Thursday by the ministry's Information Officer, Jamilu Bello.

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Alhaji Tasi’u Musa-Shinkafi, Zamfara Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Tourism, has died following a brief illness.

The death was announced in a statement issued in Gusau on Thursday by the Information Officer of the ministry, Jamilu Bello.

The statement said Musa-Shinkafi died at Dialogue Hospital, Kaduna.

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“The Zamfara Ministry of Commerce, Industries and Tourism regrets to announce the death of the Honourable Commissioner, Tasi’u Musa-Shinkafi, who passed away following a brief illness at Dialogue Hospital, Kaduna.

“The ministry extends its heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, relatives, associates and the entire people of Zamfara over this painful loss.

“Further details regarding the funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course,” the statement said.

The ministry prayed Allah’s forgiveness for the deceased and strength for his family and the people of Zamfara to bear the loss.

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Kimberly Dirisu
Junior Digital Content & Communications Executive

Reporting for Galaxy TV from Lagos and Abuja, covering energy and national affairs across Nigeria and West Africa

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