The Makarfi Ambassadors, a political support group, has joined family, friends and associates in rejoicing with former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi on the occasion of his 69th birthday.
In a congratulatory message on Thursday signed by its Chairman Abdullahi Ahned and Organising Secretary Engr. Aina Bolade, FNSE, The Makarfi Ambassadors poured accolades on the former governor, saying he has shown unwavering commitment and dedication to whatever assignment he was given.
“As a banker, a commissioner, a governor, a senator and chairman of a major political party in Nigeria, Makarfi has served with passion and visible distinction. He has made a name for himself through his remarkable footprints.
“When he served for eight unbroken years as governor of Kaduna State, he devoted his time to fostering peace and development. His projects, especially in rural areas, impacted the lives of the people, earning him the befitting title of Limamin raya Karkara da Birane (champion of rural and urban transformation).
“We therefore join family, friends and associates to celebrate with Senator Makarfi as he marks his 69th birthday. We pray to Almighty Allah to continue to grant him good health and wisdom to continue impacting positively on the lives of many Nigerians,” the duo said in the statement.
The group noted that Makarfi’s leadership style has earned him the trust and loyalty of the people, who still look up to him as a mentor for guidance in their political and social undertakings.
Makarfi, a trained and professional accountant, was born on August 8, 1956 in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.