The PDP says Kaduna State under Makarfi enjoyed peaceful co-existence and harmonious living among various interests in line with the manifesto of the party.
By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has felicitated with former National Chairman of the party and two-term Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmad Mohammed Makarfi, on the occasion of his 66th birthday.
Makarfi was governor of Kaduna State between 1999 and 2007. His tenure was marked by fostering inter communal and religious harmony between the residents of the state.
In a statement signed by Debo Ologunagba, the PDP’s national publicity secretary, Makarfi is described as an accomplished public servant; exceptionally thorough administrator, brilliant legislator, very humane leader and statesman who continues in his selfless contributions towards the unity and development of Nigeria.
The statement reads: “Over the years, Senator Makarfi continues to bring to bear his wealth of experience, training, discipline and ingenuity as an accountant, banker, university lecturer and expert in corporate and public governance to excel in political leadership.
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“As Governor of Kaduna State, he displayed an uncommon commitment and achieved unprecedented milestones in human capital and infrastructural development in all sectors across the state. As a result of his deft administrative skills, Kaduna State under his tenure enjoyed peaceful co-existence and harmonious living among various interests in the State in line with the manifesto of the PDP.
“In the Senate, he deployed his skills as the Chairman of Senate Committee on Finance to engender accountability, transparency and prudent management of resources in the system.
“The PDP deeply appreciates the selflessness, dexterity and sacrificial roles played by Senator Makarfi as National Chairman to salvage and stabilize our Party during its trying moment to the admiration of Nigerians and the International Community.
“Our Party salutes Senator Makarfi for his unwavering commitment with other leaders in repositioning the PDP in the mission to Rescue, Redirect and Rebuild our nation from the misrule of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The PDP congratulates this great Nigerian on this auspicious day and prays to God to grant him many more years in good health for the benefit of our nation and humanity at large.”