By Sadiq Takwar, Lafia
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has showcased his administration’s progress in mining, agriculture, education, and human capital development during a panel session at the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja.
Governor Sule outlined major reforms in the state’s solid minerals sector, including an executive order banning the export of raw minerals to encourage local processing,
- a policy that has already attracted significant investment in lithium mining.
He also highlighted strides in education, noting that Nasarawa’s ranking in WAEC performance improved from 28th to 5th nationally after his government began paying registration fees for all students.
Speaking on agriculture, the governor described the sector as vital to food security and a major contributor to Nigeria’s GDP. He revealed that his administration has cultivated 2,000 hectares of rice, successfully harvested and sold to Olam, with more farmlands being prepared for cultivation. He added that newly established storage facilities by the Federal Government would further boost productivity and reduce post-harvest losses.
During the discussion, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, identified policy inconsistency as a major obstacle to Nigeria’s economic growth, particularly in agriculture. He urged for continuity in government policies to foster investor confidence and ensure sustainable development.
Sanusi emphasized that aligning agricultural initiatives with long-term national goals is essential to reducing poverty, enhancing security, and promoting inclusive growth across Northern Nigeria.
