Thursday, November 12, 2026

Zamfara commerce commissioner Tasi’u Musa-Shinkafi dies after brief illness 

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

• November 12, 2026

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

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

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

“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 for Allah’s forgiveness for the deceased and strength for his family and the people of Zamfara State to bear the loss.

(NAN)

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