Zamfara commissioner dies at 50

The Zamfara State Commissioner for Commerce, Tasiu Musa Shinkafi, has died at the age of 50 following a brief illness.

Shinkafi reportedly died on Wednesday in Kaduna, throwing the state government and his associates into mourning.

Governor Dauda Lawal, who expressed sadness over the development, described the commissioner’s death as a major loss to the state and its people.

In a condolence statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor said Shinkafi’s death was a painful development for his family, the government and the entire people of Zamfara State.

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.

“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.”

The late commissioner previously served as Commissioner for Youth and Sports before his redeployment to the Ministry of Commerce.