Governor Abdullahi Sule has commended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, describing them as instrumental to the development of Nasarawa State.
In an interview with journalists in Lafia, Sule said the reforms have laid a solid foundation for economic growth both within the state and nationwide.
“Without the reforms of Mr. President, most of the development we are seeing today, especially here in Nasarawa State, would not have happened,” he said. “The reforms have created the economic boom we are witnessing, and that is why we have been able to achieve what we have achieved. We are forever grateful to Mr. President for these reforms, and we are also grateful to the people of Nigeria for accepting them.”
The governor highlighted that visible outcomes across various sectors indicate the reforms are yielding positive results and paving the way for further development.
On his administration’s industrialisation agenda, Sule said Nasarawa State is leveraging its competitive advantages in mining and agriculture to attract investors. “Our first competitive advantage is mining, which is why we are known as the state of solid minerals. The second is agriculture, and that is why we have invested heavily in that sector,” he noted.
Sule also emphasised the importance of a skilled workforce in sustaining industrialisation. He said the state is prioritising vocational and technical education, establishing technical schools recognised by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). “The technical college in Lafia is now being used as a national model for training. This helps us to create employment, empower our youth, and prepare them for industry,” he said.
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The governor further cited the state’s proximity to the Federal Capital Territory and sustained peace as key attractions for investors. “Our closeness to the FCT is a huge advantage, which we are leveraging to create the right atmosphere for industrialisation. The peace we have been able to sustain in Nasarawa State is another key factor attracting big investors,” he added.
Addressing concerns over political defections and fears of a one-party system, Sule dismissed such worries. “One-party system is not good for democracy, and I do not believe any party, including the APC, has any interest in pursuing that,” he said.
Sule reassured the people of Nasarawa State of his continued commitment to serving them. “It is the people of Nasarawa State who drafted me to be governor; if they draft me for any other position, and I believe I can do the job, I will do it,” he stated.