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Nasarawa State Development Agenda, Lafia (2026)

07/10/2020

Fast track the process of conducting LG election, Nasarawa Assembly tells NASIEC.

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has urged the State Independent Electoral Commission( NASIEC) to fast track the process of conducting local government election in the state.

Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House made the call after Barr. Mohammed Ibrahim Alkali, the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs raised the issue under Matters of Public interest during the House Proceedings in Lafia today.

Balarabe Abdullahi said that the importance of conducting election at the third tier of government cannot be overemphasised, hence the need for the House resolution reminding NASIEC to fast track the process of conducting local government election.

" The resolution of the House is that;the House is drawing the attention of the state government particularly, NASIEC to commence the process of conducting local government election as the tenure of the present elected local government officials is gradually coming to an end.

" NASIEC should fast track the process of conducting Local government election in the state " he said.

Earlier, Barr.Mohammed Ibrahim Alkali (APC- Lafia North) , the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs while raising the issue said that the Constitution has provided for democratically elected local government officials to hand over to democratically elected officials,anything short of that is unconstitutional.

" The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria(1999) as amended, in section 7(1) guarantees a democratically elected Local Government Council system and mandates every state to ensure their existence under a law which provides for the establishment, structure, composition, finance and functions of such councils.

" It is in view of this that I am drawing the attention of the state government and NASIEC to fast track the process of conducting election at the local government level as the tenure of the present elected local government officials will come to an end by May 2021, " he said.

Hon Daniel Ogazi (APC- Kokona East) , the Deputy Majority Leader of the House seconded the motion on the need for NASIEC to fast track the process of conducting local government poll in the state.

Other House members unanimously supported the motion for the conduct of the local government election.

Hon Danladi Jatau (PDP-Kokona West) , the Minority Leader of the House also supported the move.

The minority leader however, stressed the need for free, fair and transparent Local government election in the state.

28/04/2020

COVID-19: NASARAWA RECORDS AN INDEX CASE

Nasarawa State has recorded its index case of the novel coronavirus with a woman who recently returned from Kano.

Governor Abdullahi A Sule announced this during the COVID-19 Task Force Committee meeting held in Government House Lafia on Tuesday.

The Governor maintained that the lady who returned to Kokona from Kano was among the five samples tested out of which four turned out negative adding that she has since been isolated and is presently receiving medical attention at the isolation center in Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital Lafia.

Governor Sule added that "Just yesterday, five tests have been conducted and four are negative and with one positive case in Kokona. The index case traveled from Kano to Kokona".

While appreciating the people of the state, COVID-19 Task Force Committee and the security agencies as well as the traditional institutions, the Governor said his appreciation will not be complete without thanking Local Government authorities, media and other stakeholders in the state for the show of support and cooperation in the fight against COVID-19.

Speaking on the raining season, the Governor maintained that Government has always encouraged farmers to continue with their farming activities in order to ensure food security and also minimize economic hardship.

On the issue of call to prayers, he said the government has not stopped it but has placed ban on congregational prayers rather people should pray with their families till further notice.

"Nasarawa State is yet to receive palliatives from FG due to transportation challenges but we have dispatched vehicles to deliver these palliatives to the state" Gov Sule added.

For other resources from FG, the Governor stressed that the state government is in talk with the NCDC to secure the resources for use by the state to fight the COVID-19 scourge in the state.

"40 trucks of palliative food items from CACOVID are on the way to Nasarawa State for onward distribution to the people of the state aimed at cushioning the effect of the lockdown occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic" Engr Sule stressed.

On isolation centres, DASH single rooms isolation centers are readyand housing the index case already. In the same DASH, there is another 100 bed capacity isolation center which will be ready in no distant time.

"The Akwanga isolation center is also ready and has started functioning. The one in Shabu is ready to receive patients. Nasarawa State is setting up a test center to collect samples in Karu, Keffi, Akwanga, Lafia" Gov Sule added.

The Governor encouraged the people especially traders still traveling to always avail themselves for testing while calling for self isolation of those coming from high risk state.

He further stated that motorcycle ban was aimed at maintaining social distancing hence only the rider is expected to be on a motorcycle with no passenger.

The state government is in the process of enforcing compulsory wearing of face mask as soon as it receives delivery of the face masks procured by the state.

31/03/2020

COVID 19: OVER 48,000 PEOPLE TO BENEFIT FROM THE CONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFER IN NASARAWA By Ishaq Lamino
The payment of the ten thousand naira conditional cash transfer programme of the federal government is to commence Wednesday, 1st April, 2020 in Nasarawa State.

Governor Abdullahi A. Sule states this during a meeting with the state distribution committee members in Government House Lafia, Tuesday.

Governor Sule who said the credibility and confidence reposed in the state by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Services and Disaster Management can not be geoperdized added that all precautions and preventive measures against the spread of COVID 19 must be adhered to in order to keep the state safe.

“ The payment of 10,000 naira each to beneficiaries of this programme in the state will commence tomorrow in six local governments “ Gov Sule said.

He further stated that the state is in the process of procuring food stuff and other essentials that will reduce the hardship faced by the people at this trying moment and also protect the people against the Coronavirus pandemic.

Governor Sule assures that every kobo donated as support for the fight against COVID 19 will be judiciously used for the purpose it’s meant.

Speaking separately, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Comrade Dogo Danladi Shammah and that of Local Government and Community Development, Alhaji Aliyu Turaki maintained that government at the federal and state levels are aware of the plight of the people at this moment and are doing everything possible to support the masses.

They added that all arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of the distribution exercise in the affected local governments as Commissioners, House of Assembly members, Local Government Chairmen, and Councillors from the affected areas are to be part of the exercise.

On his part, the ALGON Chairman and Chairman of Lafia Local Government Area, Hon. Aminu Muazu Maifata said all securit

26/03/2020

PRESS STATEMENT:

NASARAWA STATE GOVERNMENT

"STRINGENT MEASURES TO CONTAIN COVID-19"

1. All Social gathering including weddings, naming ceremonies are advised to be suspended, if not, attendance should be restricted to members of the immediate family of not more than 20 people. The security personnel are hereby directed to monitor the activities of the residents to ensure strict adherence.

2. Motor parks in the state are advised to be collapsed to only one in each Local Government Area, including Lafia, the state capital. In this regard, manifest must be maintained in all the parks.

3. Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are directed to provide hand sanitizers and face masks in their respective offices.

4. Appropriate retired Nurses who are still strong are to be recruited to run the facilities for the centre of COVID-19 Virus and provided necessary training and kits.

5. To visit isolations centres in the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, Medical Centre Mararaban-Gurku, Doma, Akwanga and Awe to inspect facilities and readiness.

6. Construction of strategic reserve to ensure food security as a matter of urgency. Food stuff to be procured and stored for distribution to the people when the need arises (Maize, Beans, Rice, Millet, etc).

7. Rehabilitation of ten (10) moribund boreholes in each local government area in the interim to ensure supply of clean water.

8. Anybody seen on the street begging should be arrested by the security agents.

9. Worship centres such as Mosques and Churches are advised to remain closed until further notice.

10. Government to cut down cost of governance by 60% with effect from April, 2020.

11. Markets are to be closed except those selling food items and Pharmaceutical shops to cater for the aged and the ill ones.

12. Task Force Committees are to be established at the Local Government levels to be supervised by the Local Government Chairmen which is expected to replicate

18/03/2020

Nasarawa Govt distributes 58 to political appointees, agencies

Nasarawa State Government has distributed 58 vehicles to political appointees to facilitate effective discharge of their responsibilities.

Handing over the vehicles at a brief ceremony at the Government House, on Wednesday, the state Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule commended the beneficiaries for their patience, as according to him, some of the political appointees were using their personal vehicles to carry out official functions.

“We have to commend you for your patience because when these responsibilities were given to you, they were supposed to be given to you along with these vehicles, so that you will be able to go along and carry out your responsibilities,” the Governor said.

Explaining that even though the state is mindful of the image that it should present, being a state out to attract investors, Engineer Sule however pleaded with the benefiting political appointees to make use of what is at their disposal, as the state is barely coming out a financial challenge.

Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Professor Allananah Otaki, Commissioner for Agriculture and Water Resources, expressed gratitude for the gesture, stressing that most of them had high optimism that they are going to work no matter the lean treasury.

“We are very much aware that the state is in dire need of finance, money is not there. When it is not there, the little we have, we are managing.

“We are going to give you every support with the vehicles you have given us today, to make sure we achieve all that is desired to move the forward,” Professor Otaki said.

Earlier, in an opening remarks, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Aliyu Tijjani Ahmed, listed the beneficiaries of the vehicles to include, 15 Commissioners, the SSG, 15 Special Advisers, 11 Permanent Secretaries, Accountant General, Auditor General of Local Government and seven commissions.

14/03/2020

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM NASARAWA STATE SCHOLARSHIP BOARD

In Line with his Excellency’s Concern to revamp and encourage educational sector as captured in his maiden inaugural speech , The executive Governor of Nasarawa state Engr. ABDULLAHI A. SULE graciously approved the 3rd and last payment of the 2014/2015 students bursary allowances to the state indigenes who are schooling in various institutions within and outside the state in compliance with his Excellency’s DIRECTIVES, the board will be Conducting Verification and disbursement exercise for those students who were screened 2016 as Follows :
1
a- Law School
b- maritime Academy and Aviation
c-Medical science/ Pharmacy
d-400 level students Nasarawa state university Keffi.

Date : Tuesday 17th - 21st March , 2020
Venue : Ministry of education Hall, beside scholarship board lafia
Time : 9:30 am - 3 pm

2 -JOS ZONE
• FCE PANKSHIN
•FED. Ned. Sci. VOM
•SCHOOL OF HEALTH PANKSHIM
•NTA TV COLLEGE JOS
•PLATEAU STATE COL. NURSING
•College of Animal health production
•School of health Tech. Jos
•Plateau univ. Bokkos
•COE Gindiri
•Pla Poly B/Ladi

DATE 23rd to 25th March 2020
Venue : Ministry of Education Hall
Time: 9:30 to 3pm

3 BENUE/ CROSS-RIVER ZONE
(All schools within that zone)
Date:26- 27 March 2020
Venue :ministry of education Hall lafia
Time 9:30 am to 3pm

4. BAUCHI/MAIDUGURI AND SOKOTO
Date : 30th 31st March 2020
Time 9:30 am to 3pm
Venue : Ministry of education hall lafia

5 - KADUNA/ZARIA ZONE
(All schools within that axis)
Date 1st -2nd April 2020
Time: 9:30 to 3pm
Venue ministry of Education lafia

6- KANO/ABUJA/MINNA
(All schools within that axis)
Date- 6th - 8th April 2020
Venue: Ministry of education Hall lafia
Time : 9:30 am to 3pm

7- KEFFI ZONE
(All schools within keffi zone that were not paid )
Date :9th-10th April 2020
Time -9:30 to 3pm
Venue : Ministry of Education Hall lafia

8 AKWANGA ZONE

•Hill college of Education
•Sch of Health Alushi
•ABU Akwanga
•NACABS

06/03/2020

*OIL EXPLORATION WILL SOON COMMENCE IN KEANA, SAYS ENGINEER SULE*

His Excellency, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has revealed that all is set to commence oil exploration in Keana Local Government Area.

The Governor disclosed this when he paid a thank-you visit to the GMD of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, Mele Kyari in Abuja, yesterday.

Governor Sule assured Mr Kyari of the Nasarawa State Government commitment to providing adequate security to NNPC staff carrying out the oil exploration.

He said the recent signing into law of the Anti-kidnapping Law and the Child Rights Executive Order, is part of his government's determination to rid the state of any security challenges associated with kidnapping and street begging.

On his part, the Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Mele Kyari, appreciated Governor Sule for the visit and promised to ensure that the oil exploration work in Keana becomes a reality.

*Hamza Mammam Awe*

05/03/2020

*GOVERNOR SULE PRESIDES OVER THE POP CEREMONY OF THE 2019 BATCH 'A' CORPS MEMBERS*

Nasarawa State Governor His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A Sule has today presided over the passing-out ceremony of the 2019 Batch "A" Corp members.

The Governor was ably represented by his Deputy Dr Emmanuel Akabe.

The POP which took place at the Lafia Square had in attendance Government Functionaries, NYSC management team as well as relevant stakeholders.

04/03/2020

Hightlight of State Excecutive Council Meeting today at the Government House Council Chamber

By Ali Abare

Industrialization thrust: Nasarawa to take over Delta Prospecting Company Lafia

Nasarawa to repatriate nearly 30000 Almajiri who are under 10 years, back to their states of origin.

Nasarawa ready to tackle Coronavirus

Government to ensure steady water supply across the state, especially the restoration of water supply in Lafia, the state capital.

Nasarawa to partner investors for the production of Sesame, with 15,000 jobs to be created

Honourable Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Comrade Dogo Shammah, briefing the Government House Press Crew, flanked by his colleagues from the Ministry of Health, Women Affairs and Agriculture.

01/03/2020

GOVERNOR ABDULLAHI SULE DONATES THREE MILLION TO LAWN TENNIS FEDERATION

Nasarawa state Governor, Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule has expressed optimism that the caliber of players at the Lafia Lawn Tennis club will be world-class players in the nearest future.

The Governor states this when he attended the grand finale of the 2020 maiden Governor Abdullahi Sule Tennis Open held the Tennis Club in Project Quarters Lafia on Saturday.

Governor Sule was amazed at the display of skillful play by the participants in the tournament saying as a player himself, he could see them young chaps making the state proud in no distant time.

“I can see some future US Open, Australian Open as well as French Open Champions and from all indications by the grace of God we will be there”, Gov Sule said.

On the request for expansion of the tennis court, Governor Sule expressed his commitment to boost tennis and other sporting activities in the state as a way of fostering unity and keeping the youth engaged.

“Because it is a fair request, I will personally donate instead of asking Nasarawa State to provide, I will make it personal, I donate three million naira”, Engr Sule added.

He further supported winners of the tournament will cash gift in order to encourage them to put more efforts in making the state proud out there.

Speaking earlier, Alhaji Abubakar Usman Sandaji applauded the leadership style of the Governor looking at how he is working towards changing the narrative in the state.

Abubakar Sandaji then made a case for the expansion of the tennis club considering the increase in membership of the club.

“We want you to assist us with a third court and if possible upgrading of facilities here particularly the perimeter fencing of the club”, Sandaji stressed.

29/02/2020

WE RECALL 28 THINGS GOVERNOR ABDULLAHI A. SULE IS DOING IN NASARAWA STATE:

1. Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule embarked on a statewide medical outreach for the treatment of Glaucoma and Cataract surgery which is still ongoing today.

2. Engineer Sule has remained committed to the continuous expansion of the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Lafia to facilitate the seamless transition to a Teaching Hospital.

3. Governor Sule provided additional structures and equipment and handed two fully-operational Specialized Hospitals in Akwanga and Nasarawa over to the State Hospitals Management Board.

4. Engineer A.A. Sule has furnished and fully equipped the newly constructed School of Nursing and Midwifery.

5. Following certification by the Nursing Council, the School of Nursing and Midwifery have been fully moved to the new site and resumed full academic activities.

6. Governor Abdullahi A. Sule has received a high powered delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC), which visited the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital for resource inspection prelude to the accreditation of the Hospital as a Teaching Hospital.

7. Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule has attracted the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to Nasarawa State through the establishment of a Technology Innovation Hub, to which JAMB also provided equipment worth over N200 Million.

8. To improve the availability of technical and medical manpower in the State, government has ensured that arrangements have been completed for the commencement of academic programmes at the newly established Faculties of Engineering and Medical Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

9. The administration of Engineer A.A. Sule has also embarked on the constructions of classroom blocks for effective teaching and learning in Angwan Jarme, Mahanga and Mararaban Gongon in Kokona, Awe and Wamba Local Government Areas respectively in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

28/02/2020

*NEWS FLASH: GOVERNOR SULE EXPLORES TIES WITH STATE OF QATAR:*

His Excellency, Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule of Nasarawa State has paid an exploratory visit to His Excellency, Abdulazaziz Mubarak Al Mohammadi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar.

This formal visit to the Qatar Embassy by Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule is a follow-up to ongoing contacts between Nasarawa State and the State of Qatar aimed at attracting Investments and strengthening bilateral ties

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