Wadada Promises To Sustain Governor Sule’s Investment, Industrial Revolution

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, has promised to sustain the ongoing investment and industrial revolution initiated by the administration of Governor Abdullahi Sule in Nasarawa State.

He made the pledge during the 2026 Nasarawa Investment Summit with the theme: “Bold Transition: Building a Legacy for a Sustainable Future.”

Addressing investors, policymakers, captains of industry, and members of the diplomatic and business community, the senator said the summit represented a deliberate transition from “building momentum to institutionalizing legacy; from attracting investments to sustaining impact; and from vision to measurable, long-term prosperity.”

He commended the administration of Governor Sule for laying a solid foundation for economic transformation through reforms, infrastructure development, and strategic investment promotion initiatives driven by the Nasarawa State Investment Development Agency (NASIDA).

Citing figures from the Nasarawa Investment Reports of December 2025, Senator Wadada noted that the state recorded over $1.23 billion in investment inflows in 2024, with $466 million already actualized, while the 2025 investment portfolio exceeded $1.008 billion with a strong balance between announced and actualized investments.

“These are not mere statistics; they are signals of a system that is working. They reflect a deliberate shift from rhetoric to results,” he stated.

The senator also praised the introduction of the Lafia Declaration at the Summit, describing it as a significant step towards sustaining reform continuity beyond political cycles through institutional memory, policy discipline, and long-term thinking.

“As a political leader and a proud son of Nasarawa State, I acknowledge and commend the leadership of Governor Abdullahi Sule. His administration has done what matters most in governance ; de-risking the State for investors, strengthening institutions, and aligning development with strategy through the Nasarawa State Economic Development Strategy (NEDS),” he added.

The senator assured stakeholders that his administration, if elected, would build on existing gains rather than disrupt ongoing reforms.

“We will not disrupt progress; we will deepen it. We will not abandon reforms; we will institutionalize them and scale up,” he declared.

He explained that investment and economic expansion would remain central to his WADADA HEARTS Agenda, particularly under Pillar Five, which focuses on Trade and Investment.

According to him, priority areas under the agenda will include scaling domestic and foreign direct investments across mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and energy; strengthening investor confidence through policy stability and contract sanctity; and driving inclusive growth that translates into jobs, MSME growth, and improved livelihoods across all local government areas.

Senator Wadada further disclosed plans to establish a Governor’s Results Delivery Unit (GRDU), real-time development and investment performance dashboards, as well as quarterly accountability reviews aimed at ensuring effective project delivery and measurable governance outcomes.

“Because in the end, what matters is not what is announced, but what is delivered,” he emphasized.

He also called on investors and development partners to take advantage of Nasarawa State’s strategic location bordering the Federal Capital Territory, abundant natural resources, reform-driven investment climate, and commitment to continuity and results.

Concluding his remarks, Senator Wadada pledged to consolidate on the achievements of the current administration and advance Nasarawa State to greater economic prosperity.

“We will scale the investment drive of His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule. We will protect what has been built, and we will take Nasarawa to the next level of growth and prosperity, Insha’Allah,” he said.