SENATOR UMAR TANKO ALMAKURA HAS BECOME A NOTABLE VOICE FOR PRO-MASSES POICIES
In the words of wisdom by Frantz Fanon, “Every generation out of relative obscurity discovers its mission, fulfills it or betrays it.” And to every story there is a beginning. For Senator Almakura former governor of Nasarawa State and Senator who represented Nasarawa South Senatorial District, politics begin with a selfless mission for resurgence of Hope, translating in farewell to hunger and poverty.
In today’s Nigeria the greatest challenge is one of security of lives and property. Having done profound in this sector, the Hope and vision of Senator Almakura to Nasarawa State has always been to, hold dear the primacy of lives and property.
Senator Umar Tanko Almakura is a prominent Nigerian politician who represents different things to different people. He symbolizes trust and loyalty to friends and associates, and hope and succour to the downtrodden. At work, he is an embodiment of capacity and efficiency to his staff, and at home, he is the epitome of love and affection to his family.
As a man with hallowed grace and a Midas touch, his most striking quality has been his uncommon ability to think globally while acting locally with exceptional street intelligence and his determination to bring positive change to Nasarawa State. Since Almakura came into office as Nasarawa State Governor some back years, he has been an embodiment of excellence, hard work and patriotism.
During his tenure as governor of Nasarawa State, he focused on various sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security. He has initiated projects to improve the living standard for the people of Nasarawa State, including the construction of roads, renovation of schools, and provision of Almakura facilities.
Almakura had also been involved in efforts to promote peace and security in Nasarawa State. He collaborated with security agencies to tackle issues of insecurity, particularly the activities of armed groups and criminal elements.
Despite facing criticism and challenges during his tenure, Almakura remains committed to the development of Nasarawa State. He has expressed his vision to transform the state into a hub of economic activities, attracting investments and creating employment opportunities for the people.
Senator Umar Tanko Almakura has been many times for outstanding performance in promoting fiscal transparency in governance.
Almakura in his 8 years in office as Nasarawa State governor: What he has done
Even in the most difficult of times, the people of Nasarawa State still have reasons to smile. In his accustomed manner of connecting with the people, the state. Senator Almakura is unrelenting in the delivery of good governance.
One of the major takeaways from the first term in office of Almakura is that a leader will always achieve good governance when honesty, passion and vision brought into policy-making and execution are greater than fears and excuses.
Despite fundamental challenges such as agitated violence and global economic downturn economic among others, the Almakura administration has continued to bring dividends of democracy to the people.
Almakura popularly known as SUTA, has used a greater part of his first term in office to improve their living condition.
This, he has done through the creation of wealth and more job opportunities, provision of quality social security system and galvanization of the youths with fresh ideas and tools to make them productive citizens among others.
Against all odds, In line with the manifesto of APC, Almakura fashioned out his prosperity agenda anchored on the three-pronged (3Rs) agenda of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Recovery. The broad objectives of the policies included a firm resolve to revive Nasarawa State and recover for the people the years that had been lost to the locusts.
Where others saw only turmoil and deprivation, he recognised the boundless ingenuity and tenacity of the Nasarawa people and applied extraordinary pragmatic and visionary leadership to rebuild the State.
For example, in healthcare, Almakura has tremendously granted access to quality and affordable healthcare to many of Nasarawa State citizens. Through a strategic partnership with the World Health Organization. This has enabled over 66,000 Nasarawa residents to obtain healthcare protection. Concurrently, strategic investments are augmenting primary healthcare infrastructure across the state to further expand and enhance access and availability of vital services for rural and urban communities.
My full is Salihu Abdullahi Osuko. Media aide to senator Umar Tanko AL-MAKURA.
