Ahmed Makarfi

Nigerian politician

Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi (born 8 August 1956), is a Nigerian politician and the former Chairman of the People's Democratic Party. He was the two times governor of Kaduna state and one time senator.[1][2][3]

Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi
Governor of Kaduna State
In office
29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007
Preceded byUmar Farouk Ahmed
Succeeded byMohammed Namadi Sambo
Senator for Kaduna North
In office
29 May 2007 – 2011
Preceded byDalhatu Tafida
Succeeded bySuleiman Othman Hunkuyi
Personal details
Born (1956-08-08) 8 August 1956 (age 68)
Makarfi LGA, Kaduna State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Political partyPDP
ChildrenFive

Early life and education

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Makarfi was born in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. He went to Federal Government College Enugu and the first head boy of the school.

Career

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Makarfi began his career at the Nigeria Universal Bank, where he rose to the rank of Assistant General Manager. He was appointed as Commissioner of Finance and Economic. Makarfi was elected as the executive governor of Kaduna State in 1999 and also won a second four-year term in 2003. He was elected as a Senator representing Kaduna North Senatorial District. In 2016, Makarfi was appointed PDP national Chairman at a Convention held in Port Harcourt and later resigned after 2019 primary election.[4]

References

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  1. "2019: Who succeeds Ahmed?". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2017-07-02. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  2. Odunsi, Wale (2017-01-24). "APC leaders behind Buhari's death rumor - Makarfi". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-05-18.[permanent dead link]
  3. admin (2017-05-09). "Chibok Girls: Makarfi’s PDP Comes Under Fire for Criticising Prisoner Swap". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  4. "Ahmed Makarfi Biography and Detailed Profile". Politicians Data. 2018-08-20. Retrieved 2021-05-18.