Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed and Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba at a meeting of the Economic Sustainability Committee chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the State House, Abuja, on Monday

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Agba lauds Finance Minister Ahmed’s patriotic service to Nigeria as she turns 60

Per Second NewsJune 16, 20201 Mins read748

Glowing tributes have been pouring in for the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, on her 60th birthday, the latest from her Minister of State, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, who

described her as a gift to Nigeria.

In a goodwill message on Tuesday, Agba also described Ahmed as a workaholic, purposeful and sharply-focused public officer “whose patriotic service to country is a source of inspiration to our team in the ministry.”

He said: “Those who aspire for higher ideals in life-both in public and private sectors- have so much to learn from my friend and sister, Mrs Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, whose life exemplifies selflessness, commitment and fidelity in service.

“Working with her these past ten months, especially on achieving the January to December 2020 budget cycle, the revised version of the 2020 budget, the various committees in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and on the national development plans, has been quite exciting, fulfilling and reassuring.

“It is, therefore, a thing of joy to remember ‘Madam Zainab’, as we fondly call her in our ministry, as she strikes diamond, today, in her journey of life.”

Agba expressed delight for joining family members, associates and other well-wishers in rejoicing with her and praying for good health and more wisdom as she continues to effectively perform her role as the country’s ‘Chancellor of the Exchequer’.”