Lawal Pays Tribute to Late Commissioner, Tasiu Shinkafi

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has mourned the death of the state’s Commissioner for Commerce, Tasiu Musa Shinkafi, who died on Wednesday at the age of 50.

Shinkafi reportedly died in a hospital in Kaduna after a brief illness, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris.

Lawal described the commissioner’s death as a major loss to his family, the state government and the people of Zamfara, praising his dedication and contributions to public service.

The governor said Shinkafi had served in his administration as Commissioner for Youth and Sports before being redeployed to the Ministry of Commerce.

He also described the late commissioner as a valued member of his administration, saying his contributions to governance, politics and public service would be remembered.

“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.

Lawal prayed for Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant his family the strength to bear the loss.

Shinkafi’s death was announced in a statement dated November 12, 2026, by Idris, who conveyed the governor’s condolences to the bereaved family and the people of Zamfara State.