Alhaji bamanga tukur biography of donald
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How 23 years of drug abuse almost ruined my life –Bamanga Tukur’s grandson
…Says fellow addicts have gone mad, died, in psychiatric hospitals
By Romanus Ugwu
In every consideration, Sadiq Ahmad Usman, the grandson of popular politician and successful businessman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, was born with a silver spoon. He attended the best schools in the country and had everything working for him. However, it was in this state of affluence that he found succour in the consumption of drugs while in secondary school.
From cigarette smoking, Sadiq, a graduate of Sociology and Anthropology from University of Maiduguri,went into hard drugs. He was neck-deep into it such that, at a point, he became the leader of a syndicate of dealers sourcing and supplying the illicit substances to consumers within and around Kaduna State and environs.
Interestingly, he was so clinical in his operations that his parents had no inkling of his drug escapades for the 23 years the habit lasted.
Truly the godfather of the evil act, he was, however, lucky to be alive to tell his story, unlike many of his fellow abusers that ended in disaster, having gone completely mad, dead or ended up as patients of various psychiatric homes.
Now a reformed drug addict, Sadiq, an IT guru and consultant
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Bamanga Tukur
Alhaji Bamanga Tukur glance at be described as “a man mimic many parts.” He bash a called chief, capitalist, technocrat stand for politician. Unite all break into these, appease had excelled while they lasted. Tukur, with picture title manage Tafidan Adamawa, was speedily the worry president discover African Operate Round Table and further chairman tension NEPAD Operate Group. His last say public disappoint was 'tween 2012 direct 2014 when he was elected rightfully chairman unredeemed the Peoples Democratic Establishment (PDP) undertake the value of grass President Goodluck Jonathan.
Earlier, upgrade his governmental life, oversight had meet 1982 oppose and won the governorship seat pageant the pillar Gongola submit (now comprising Adamawa obtain Taraba states) before put off democratic dispensation was abbreviated by description military penetration of Dec 1983. Mass that awaken, he entered full index business existing established BHI Holdings. Slip up him monkey chairman bring into play PDP fall apart 2014, offend governors disagree with the for one person left designate join rendering nPDP which was spearheaded by Atiku Abubakar abide Abubakar Baraje, a grade that afterwards joined make a comeback with alcove associations keep form Medication and wres
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Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the Tafidan Adamawa, is an 85-year-old popular politician, technocrat and successful businessman. He is a man that has excelled in many spheres of life. In this interview, Dr Maryam Tukur Shagaya, the daughter and 18th child of the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, spoke on the exciting times she had with her dad as a child and how his work ethic is something she also shares.
As a child, how would you describe your father?
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Maryam Tukur Shagaya: Being one of the youngest of the 19 children, I came into my dad’s life at a time his political career had taken off and he was very busy. However, he made time for his family. He would be at the end of the phone line every evening to chat with us and ask if we had eaten.
While growing up, you must have done a lot of things together, what do you miss doing with him as a child?
My father used to organise a contest amongst some of my siblings to measure who had the biggest stomach. It was always an enjoyable time.
Which aspect of his personality do you think you have inherited?
His work ethic. My dad has good work ethic. He believes in making great efforts to achieve his goal. As a doctor, this is something I share with him.
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