Nasarawa governor wants to be remembered for state's transformation
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule aims to be remembered for transforming the state and bringing it out of its previous challenges.
- He described the state as a 'diamond in the rough' upon taking office and believes his administration has improved its visibility and unity.
- The governor highlighted industrialization and economic prospects as key achievements he hopes will define his legacy.
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule expressed his desire to be remembered for transforming the state and lifting it out of its past difficulties before his term ends in May 2027. Speaking on Arise Television, Sule characterized Nasarawa as a "diamond in the rough" when he assumed office, stating his administration has worked to unlock its potential and enhance its visibility.
I want to be remembered for bringing the state out of the woods. It is a diamond in the rough; we have now washed the diamond, and the people can see the diamond clearly.
"I want to be remembered for bringing the state out of the woods. It is a diamond in the rough; we have now washed the diamond, and the people can see the diamond clearly," he said. The governor also asserted that his administration has fostered greater unity within the state and significantly reduced the influence of opposition parties. He noted that political disagreements are now largely internal to the ruling party.
"The state is now more seen. The state is now more united. We have reduced the opposition to minimal. Therefore, we have unified the state," Sule explained. He added that internal party disputes, often stemming from perceived slights or election losses, are now the primary source of political disagreement, rather than external opposition.
The state is now more seen. The state is now more united. We have reduced the opposition to minimal. Therefore, we have unified the state.
Governor Sule further pointed to industrialization and the state's economic prospects as defining achievements of his tenure. "So the state is more united, it's more industrialized, it has more prospect. The prospects are seen. Those are the things that I want to remember for," he concluded.
So the state is more united, it's more industrialized, it has more prospect. The prospects are seen. Those are the things that I want to remember for.
Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.