Former anti-corruption boss and governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Adamawa State during the just concluded April 11 election, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has extolled the virtues of Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State on his conferment with The Sun Outstanding Performance Exit Award.
Ribadu, while delivering a goodwill message at the event held yesterday in Lagos, noted that it was a well-deserved award as Shema is the only governor to be leaving office with no debt overhang for his state. He added that Governor Shema had been his friend and his classmate while they were in the university.
Speaking about the award recipient, Ribadu said, “He is not just a friend but a brother and a classmate. We started in Ahmadu Bello University the same day in 1980 and we have remained friends up till now. I am standing here on behalf of the class of 83 of the Ahmadu Bello University and class of 84 of the Nigerian Law School. I am here on behalf of all of us to share this moment of joy with our friend.
“We know Ibrahim as a very intelligent person and the best in our class and as someone who was very very meticulous and detailed in whatever he was doing. Within the last eight years, he has changed the face of government in Katvery meticulous and very sina and we are very proud of you, not just by what you have done but the legacy that you have left behind also.
“He is the only governor that is going to leave the office with no debt behind. He has paid all, including salaries of the workers of his state. We want to thank you for making us all proud. We will ever remain proud of you as classmates of ABU Zaria class 83. May God continue to be with you. We want to thank you for making us all proud. We will ever remain proud of you as classmates of ABU Zaria class 83. May God continue to be with you and guide you. I believe that the future is still very bright for you. May the grace of God continue to guide you and be with you,” the former EFCC boss said.
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