From Abubakar Abdullahi, Lafia
Nasarawa State says it has attracted $2.3 billion (over N3 trillion) in investments from 2022 when its first investment summit was held.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nasarawa Investment Development Agency (NASIDA), Ibrahim Adamu Abdullahi, said this after Governor Abdullahi Sule unveiled the state’s investment summit, themed “Bold Transitions: Building a Legacy for a Sustainable Future.”
Speaking at the event in Lafia, Governor Sule stated that the administration has pursued an ambitious reform program aimed at strengthening institutional foundations, easing business operations, and positioning the state as a competitive destination for investment.
He noted that the reforms had transformed the investment landscape, attracting significant private investment in agriculture, mining, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
Citig the World Bank’s ease of doing business index, Governor Sule said Nasarawa is now among the top ten most competitive states in Nigeria.
The governor emphasized that the summit aims to consolidate existing gains and chart a path for the next phase of economic transformation.
He highlighted the importance of sustaining reforms, strengthening institutions, and ensuring policy continuity to attract investments and drive development.
“This is the last summit under this administration, and it’s a defining moment in our state’s economic and governance trajectory,” Governor Sule said.
“We are positioning Nasarawa State for a prosperous and resilient future, and we are committed to ensuring that our progress is not tied to personalities, but anchored in durable institutions and policy frameworks.”
The NASIDA CEO highlighted the state’s economic growth story since Governor Sule assumed office in 2019.
“Since the first Nasarawa Investment Summit in 2022, the state has attracted $1.8 billion in investments and $1.3 billion in technical assistance. In 2025, the state attracted $1 billion in investments, with $505 million already actualized. Overall, the state has attracted $2.3 billion in investments from 2022 to 2025 under Governor Sule’s leadership,” he said.