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Zamfara State has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Commissioner for Commerce, Tasiu Musa Shinkafi, who reportedly passed away in Kaduna on Wednesday after a brief illness.
Shinkafi was 50 years old at the time of his death.
The development was announced by Governor Dauda Lawal through his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, who conveyed the governor’s condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, and associates.
In his reaction, Lawal described the commissioner’s death as a painful loss to the state, noting that his contributions to public service and the administration would not be forgotten.
The governor said Shinkafi was a dedicated member of his cabinet whose commitment to the development of Zamfara State remained evident throughout his time in government.
According to the statement, the late commissioner previously served as Commissioner for Youth and Sports before being redeployed to head the Ministry of Commerce.
His movement between the two ministries reflected his involvement in different areas of the state government’s activities, particularly youth development and economic administration.
Lawal also described the deceased as a valued colleague and brother in service, praising his dedication, honesty, and commitment to public responsibilities.
“With heavy hearts and in total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, we received the shocking news of the passing of the Commissioner for Commerce, Tasiu Musa Shinkafi,” the governor said.
He added that the loss extended beyond the government, affecting the deceased’s family and the wider people of Zamfara State.
The governor prayed for Allah to forgive Shinkafi’s shortcomings and grant his family the strength to endure the painful loss.
Shinkafi’s death comes at a time when Zamfara continues to grapple with significant governance and development challenges, making the loss of a serving cabinet member another difficult moment for the state administration.
Beyond his official position, his death represents a personal loss to colleagues and political associates who worked with him during his years in public service.
While details surrounding his illness have not been made public, tributes from the state government have highlighted his service and commitment to the people of Zamfara.
His passing at 50 brings an end to his time in public office, leaving behind family, friends, and colleagues to mourn his departure.
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