Tinubu’s Reforms Driving Nasarawa’s Growth, Says Governor Sule

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has commended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing them as critical to the development currently being witnessed in the state.

The governor made the assertion during an interview with journalists, noting that the reforms had laid a solid foundation for economic growth, not only in Nasarawa State but across the country.

“Without the reforms of Mr President, most of the development we are seeing today, especially in Nasarawa State, would not have happened,” Sule said.

“The reforms have created the economic boom we are witnessing and that is the reason we have been able to achieve what we have done. We are forever grateful to Mr President for these reforms, and we are also grateful to the people of Nigeria for accepting them. That is why we are where we are today,” he said.

According to the governor, visible outcomes across various sectors are clear indications that the reforms are yielding positive results and positioning the country for further development.

On his administration’s industrialisation drive, Sule said his government assumed office with a clear vision to industrialise Nasarawa State by leveraging its areas of competitive advantage.

“To industrialise Nasarawa State, you must identify areas of competitive advantage. Industries require raw materials,” he said.

“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 said.

He explained that sustainable industrialisation requires a skilled workforce, which informed his administration’s emphasis on vocational and technical education.

“That is why we are putting so much effort into vocational and technical education. We have established technical schools that are 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.”

Sule also identified Nasarawa State’s proximity to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the prevailing peace in the state as major factors attracting 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 said.

Commenting on the wave of political defections and concerns that Nigeria may be drifting towards a one-party state, the governor dismissed such fears.

“No, we are not drifting into a one-party state. Today, we have 28 governors in one party. Around 2013 and 2014, there were about 29 governors in the PDP, yet Nigeria did not become a one-party state,” Sule said.

“One-party systems are not good for democracy, and I do not believe any party, including the APC, has any interest in pursuing that,” he said.