In a visit to Nasarawa State on Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the state in key developmental sectors, particularly solid minerals and agriculture. The remarks came during his visit to the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad, at the Palace.
Expressing gratitude for the trust bestowed upon him, President Tinubu noted that Governor Abdullahi Sule’s effective management of resources has not only earned the confidence of the federal government but also attracted investment to the state.
“I am happy to be back here in Nasarawa and to confirm what the Emir told me during the campaigns in 2023 that I will be back as President of Nigeria. Thank you. You are a highly far-sighted individual, a committed Nigerian of high integrity and jurisprudence,” he said, commending both the Emir and Governor Sule for their leadership in fostering peace and stability in the region.
The President emphasized the importance of the Renewed Hope Agenda, pledging to work diligently to fulfill all promises made to the citizens. “All I have decided is to ensure a change for the future and the best,” he stated, highlighting the initiative’s aim to reshape the economy for the benefit of young Nigerians and future generations.
Referencing the commissioning of an interchange completed without any debt burden, President Tinubu highlighted the tangible progress being made under Governor Sule’s administration. “We have seen it in Gov. Sule. We just commissioned an interchange, and he told us he did not borrow a penny for completion,” he remarked.
The Emir of Lafia, who also serves as the Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, praised President Tinubu’s leadership and his transformative impact on the Nigerian economy. “Your Excellency, our President, our friend, our everything. You are welcome back to this hall. It started here when you came in some years ago,” he said, vowing continued support for the President from the Emirate.
During the visit, President Tinubu commissioned several key projects, including a new secretariat building, roads, tractors for mechanized farming, and operational vehicles for security agencies. The commissioning ceremony was attended by governors from Kaduna, Imo, Borno, Ogun, Kwara, and Benue states, as well as Solid Minerals Minister Dele Alake and Women’s Affairs Minister Imaan Suleiman.
The event underscored the collaborative spirit among state leaders and the federal government in driving national progress and development.