Former Speaker of Zamfara State House of Assembly Nasir Muazu Magarya has commended the leadership of the Sokoto Sultanate Council on the conferment of the title of Marafan Sokoto to the former Governor of Zamfara state Sen. Abdaziz Yari Abubakar.
Speaker Magarya in a statement on Monday, expressed happiness on the honor done to the former Governor which, according him, is an accolade of his esteemed contribution to the development of humanity, not only to the people of Zamfara where he served diligently, but Nigeria by extension.
He described the former Governor whose gesture continue to aspire and motivated the upcoming generation on the need to demonstrate excellence and commitment to serving people at all time.
“Senator Abdul’azeez Yari Abubakar is one of the grassroot politicians we have in Northern Nigeria, and I am always proud to identify with him in moments of celebration because he has proven to be the father of all irrespective of any differences” former Speaker Magarya Said
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Marafan Sokoto is not just a title, but a status that showcased the extent of value and recognition for someone who has impacted positively on the lives of the people within and outside his community, state and even region”. He added.
“I am pleased for our father Sen. Yari on the honor that the highly respected Sultanate conferred on him, and I also share with him the joy that comes with such recognition.” The Former Speaker Explained”.