Nasarawa leverages mining, others to position state as economic hub

The Nasarawa State government said it is leveraging industrial, agricultural and mining potential for inclusive and sustainable wealth creation in a bid to drive its industrialisation agenda and position the state as an economic hub.

The state’s Governor, Abdullahi Sule, said this yesterday in Abuja, during the unveiling of Nasarawa Investment Summit 2024 (#NIS2024), which he said signifies a bold commitment to revitalising and modernising the state’s economic landscape, positioning it as a dynamic hub for industry, commerce and innovation.

Themed ‘Industrial Renaissance’, he said, the event underscores the state government’s recognition of the pivotal role that industrialisation plays in driving economic development, creating employment opportunities and improving the quality of life for its citizens.

According to him, it encapsulates the vision of Nasarawa State to harness its abundant natural resources, strategic location and skilled workforce to foster a renaissance in industrial activity.

This, Sule said, reflects the state’s determination to embrace innovation, adopt best practices and invest in critical infrastructure to catalyse the growth of key sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture and mining.

The governor said the summit will feature a series of curated sessions to interrogate the most pressing issues relevant to the state’s economic development, as well as a deal room where investment grade and bankable projects at different development phases in their lifecycle will be showcased for potential investments.

Highlighting some of the expected outcomes, he said there would be enhanced investment opportunities, strengthened public-private partnerships (PPPs), policy formulation and reform as well as infrastructure development.