Umar Tanko Tunga

Commissioner for Agriculture, Nasarawa State

All Progressives Congress Nasarawa State

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Hon. Umar Tanko Tunga is the current Commissioner for Agriculture in Nasarawa State under the APC administration of Governor Abdullahi Sule. A veteran politician from Awe LGA, he previously served as Majority Leader in the State House of Assembly before joining the Executive Council in 2023. Tunga oversees agricultural policy, food production, and agribusiness expansion in the state, playing a central role in Nasarawa’s economic diversification drive.

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Educational qualifications not fully documented publicly

Known to have training and experience relevant to governance and agricultural policy

Professional Background

Career politician with decades of experience in Nasarawa politics
Former Majority Leader, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, where he represented Awe North Constituency
Active member of APC and close ally of Governor Abdullahi Sule
Appointed Commissioner for Agriculture, Nasarawa State in 2023
Leads the state’s agricultural development initiatives, focusing on food security, mechanized farming, and farmer empowerment

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