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… Sen. Al-makura remains mark of honour and excellence.
…Describes former Governor as a political icon, bridge builder, detribalized Nigerian and a role model, and felicitate with Sardauna Gwandara worldwide, Sarkin Dawaki Mai-Tutan Lafia…”
Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has felicitated and acknowledged the giant contributions of former Governor of the State, and Senator representing Nasarawa South, Umaru Tanko Al-makura, as he clocks 70 years today, Tuesday.
This was contained in a statement personally signed by the Speaker, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi and made available to newsmen in Lafia today.
The Speaker Balarabe Abdullahi who poured encomiums on Senator Tanko Al-makura, described the Former Governor as a completely detribalised Nigerian.
He said Senator Al-makura was not only a role model, but a top-notched political icon and a leader to reckon with.
The State Number Three Citizen, who was exhilarated by contributions of the former Governor of the State, said Senator Al-makura remains the architect of modern Nasarawa State who has printed his name in the annals of time as his physical projects executed across the State will be remembered for life.
“He has written his name in Gold in the annals of the history of Nasarawa State, he has made huge mark, he remains the corner stone of the State’s development and a force to reckoned with”
According to the Speaker, the record established in 8years by Al-makura as a Governor speaks volumes and will continue to stand tall and bold in the space of time.
Speaker Balarabe Abdullahi also described Al-makura as an exceptional leader per excellence, who is good at turning any enterprise into a positively better conglomerate.
He prayed God to give him more strength, long and healthier life as well as thorough vision in his political affairs.
Globaltimesnigeria.com recalled that Senator Al-makura was elected governor of Nasarawa State in 2011-2015 and reelected from 2015 -2019 where he served an uninterrupted 8 years tenure.
Upon completion of his tenure the people of Nasarawa south saw good reason and having performed credibly asked him to come and represent them at the senate.
