04-26-2018, 03:34 PM
Senator Ahmed Muhammed Makarfi was born on the 8th of August 1956 in Makarfi, the headquarters of Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna state.
EDUCATION
Young Ahmed started his early quest for knowledge with the usual Quranic education before attending the L.E.A. Primary School Makarfi from 1965 to 1973. In October 1973, he proceeded to the famous Federal Government College Enugu in the old Eastern Nigeria where he obtained his West African School Certificate (Division One) in 1978. His decision to choose Enugu over other Federal Government Colleges in Nigeria was a product of perceptiveness, curiosity as well as exploratory instinct for which he has been known right from childhood. His reasons for opting for Enugu were twofold; his respect and admiration for the enterprising nature of the Igbos he came across in his village even at such a young age, as well as his deep intellectual curiosity to interrogate and discover for himself truths, facts and reasons why brothers would bear arms against their own brothers, the civil war having just ended only three years earlier. It was while in secondary school in Enugu that young Ahmed began to exhibit leadership qualities, deep sense of fairness, equity and justice that have remained with him till today.
In 1978, Ahmed Makarfi proceeded to the School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he undertook his IJMB. He thereafter enrolled for a Bachelor’s of Science (BSc) in Accounting in the same institution and graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor’s degree of Science (BSc) in Accounting. He did his mandatory National Youth Service Scheme with the Kano State Hotels Management Board.
To enrich his banking career in 1985 he enrolled for and obtained a Master of Science degree in Accounting and Finance in 1987 from the Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State.
Soon after service, young Ahmed had his first employment with the Nigeria Universal Bank, where within ten years he rose to the position of Assistant General Manager.
PUBLIC SERVICE
Young Makarfi at age 38 and in recognition of his brilliance and high ethical value, he was, in 1994 appointed into the Kaduna State Executive Council where he served as the Honorable Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, a position he held until 1997. During his time as the Honorable Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning between 1994 and 1997, he consistently insisted and ensured greater accountability and transparency in the handling of public finances. In the same time period, he served in various capacities, notably as the Chairman Kaduna State finance and general Purpose Committee, Chairman, Kaduna Plan Implementation Committee, Chairman, Kachia Ginger Company Ltd and Acting Chairman, Nigeria Universal Bank Ltd.
Upon return of democracy in 1998, Makarfi, a founding member of Peoples Democratic Party successfully ran for Governorship of Kaduna state at the young age of 43. His exceptional performance as Governor led to his landslide reelection in 2003. In 2007, Makarfi was once again sent by the people of Kaduna North Senatorial district to represent them at the red chamber of the National Assembly. His impressive representation gifted him another term in 2011 which climaxed in 2015.
In May 2016, the Peoples Democratic Party National Convention appointed him to lead the transition period of the party as the National Chairman of National Caretaker Committee of the party. A role that had him lead the party through its turbulent times and successfully navigated by putting the party back on track. His successful handling of the December 2017 National Convention that saw to the election of new leaders remains a milestone in the party's history.
PRIVATE SERVICE
Senator Ahmed Makarfi achieved monumental successes in the private sector as a private businessman. He was the Chairman of several companies including CANES Industry and General Merchants Ltd, Makarfi Motors and Transport Ltd, Hamdala Community Bank Ltd and Makarfi Farms Ltd to mention a few.
Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi is married to Hajiya Asma’u Ahmed Makarfi and is blessed with five children, Faisal, Kamal, Salim, Abdulmalik and Anisa.
Photo: Makarfi and his beloved wife, Hajiya Asma'u
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EDUCATION
Young Ahmed started his early quest for knowledge with the usual Quranic education before attending the L.E.A. Primary School Makarfi from 1965 to 1973. In October 1973, he proceeded to the famous Federal Government College Enugu in the old Eastern Nigeria where he obtained his West African School Certificate (Division One) in 1978. His decision to choose Enugu over other Federal Government Colleges in Nigeria was a product of perceptiveness, curiosity as well as exploratory instinct for which he has been known right from childhood. His reasons for opting for Enugu were twofold; his respect and admiration for the enterprising nature of the Igbos he came across in his village even at such a young age, as well as his deep intellectual curiosity to interrogate and discover for himself truths, facts and reasons why brothers would bear arms against their own brothers, the civil war having just ended only three years earlier. It was while in secondary school in Enugu that young Ahmed began to exhibit leadership qualities, deep sense of fairness, equity and justice that have remained with him till today.
In 1978, Ahmed Makarfi proceeded to the School of Basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he undertook his IJMB. He thereafter enrolled for a Bachelor’s of Science (BSc) in Accounting in the same institution and graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor’s degree of Science (BSc) in Accounting. He did his mandatory National Youth Service Scheme with the Kano State Hotels Management Board.
To enrich his banking career in 1985 he enrolled for and obtained a Master of Science degree in Accounting and Finance in 1987 from the Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State.
Soon after service, young Ahmed had his first employment with the Nigeria Universal Bank, where within ten years he rose to the position of Assistant General Manager.
PUBLIC SERVICE
Young Makarfi at age 38 and in recognition of his brilliance and high ethical value, he was, in 1994 appointed into the Kaduna State Executive Council where he served as the Honorable Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, a position he held until 1997. During his time as the Honorable Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning between 1994 and 1997, he consistently insisted and ensured greater accountability and transparency in the handling of public finances. In the same time period, he served in various capacities, notably as the Chairman Kaduna State finance and general Purpose Committee, Chairman, Kaduna Plan Implementation Committee, Chairman, Kachia Ginger Company Ltd and Acting Chairman, Nigeria Universal Bank Ltd.
Upon return of democracy in 1998, Makarfi, a founding member of Peoples Democratic Party successfully ran for Governorship of Kaduna state at the young age of 43. His exceptional performance as Governor led to his landslide reelection in 2003. In 2007, Makarfi was once again sent by the people of Kaduna North Senatorial district to represent them at the red chamber of the National Assembly. His impressive representation gifted him another term in 2011 which climaxed in 2015.
In May 2016, the Peoples Democratic Party National Convention appointed him to lead the transition period of the party as the National Chairman of National Caretaker Committee of the party. A role that had him lead the party through its turbulent times and successfully navigated by putting the party back on track. His successful handling of the December 2017 National Convention that saw to the election of new leaders remains a milestone in the party's history.
PRIVATE SERVICE
Senator Ahmed Makarfi achieved monumental successes in the private sector as a private businessman. He was the Chairman of several companies including CANES Industry and General Merchants Ltd, Makarfi Motors and Transport Ltd, Hamdala Community Bank Ltd and Makarfi Farms Ltd to mention a few.
Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi is married to Hajiya Asma’u Ahmed Makarfi and is blessed with five children, Faisal, Kamal, Salim, Abdulmalik and Anisa.
Photo: Makarfi and his beloved wife, Hajiya Asma'u