Tambuwal Loses Commissioner for Agriculture

The Sokoto State governor, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal has lost the state Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Azika Tureta, who died yesterday at the Usmanu Danfodiyo Teaching Hospital.

The grassroots politician was buried yesterday in Tureta, his hometown by 11am.

According to a statement credited to one of the top aides to the governor of Sokoto State, the departed politician was described as humble, amiable and grassroots politician who has made his mark as a politician in the state.

“Truly, Hon Tureta served his people and state well by standing on what is right and fighting for their development and survival long time before now”

He was at one time a member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Bodinga, Dange Shuni and Tureta Federal Constituency on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), before later emerged as the chairman of the party in the state.

“Tureta was a very hardworking, strategic leader that appreciates team work and talents even among our party elders during our hey days.

“People of Tureta, Sokoto state and our government lost an icon, a committed, trusted ally and great politician with ideas, respect and courage on issues that affects well-being of the people.

“He is a man with vast experiences in attending complicated issues with greater solutions for peace and cohesion” the source added.