News

Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule receives World bank and ACReSAL officials from 19 northern states and the FCT who paid him a courtesy visit as part of the team’s ongoing engagements in Nasarawa State.

Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule receives World bank and ACReSAL officials from 19 northern states and the FCT who paid him a courtesy visit as part of the team’s ongoing engagements in Nasarawa State.

The team includes the Senior Environmental Specialist World Bank Nigeria and Task Team Leader for ACReSAL Dr. Joy Iganyan Agene as well as Country Representative of Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO) Kofi Dominic amongst others.

Government House, Lafia.

Sunday May 26th, 2024.

His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule Today, Flag-off of the Disbursement of Farm inputs and Assets to 10,000 Beneficiaries of the Nasarawa N-Cares program.

His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule Today, Flag-off of the Disbursement of Farm inputs and Assets to 10,000 Beneficiaries of the Nasarawa N-Cares program. The government also commences the distribution of 23 Tractors to boost agricultural production in the state. The 23 tractors is part of the 300 tractors the Sule led administration intends to procure for the state.

Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024

 

His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule inspects a section of 10,000 hectares of the Nasarawa State Government farm in line with the Federal Government’s Food Security Initiatives.

His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule inspects a section of 10,000 hectares of the Nasarawa State Government farm in line with the Federal Government’s Food Security Initiatives. The farm is in Jangwa, Awe LGA is suitable for rice, sesame and maize farming.

Work has started in earnest to take advantage of the onset of the rainy season.

Jangwa, Awe LGA
Friday 17th May, 2024

 

His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule participates fully on the Oil and gas sessions on Day-two of the Nasarawa Investment Summit.

His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule participates fully at the sessions on Day-two of the Nasarawa Investment Summit. The sessions dwelt on Oil and gas while winners emerged from the MSME challenge and carted home prizes of 1M, 1.5M and 2.5M naira. Participants include Group Managing Director of NNPCL, Engr. Mele Kyari represented by Executive vice President, Gas and Power Olalekan Oguleye, Members of the National Assembly, Captains of Industries, Heads of Government Agencies, and several other influential personalities.

Thursday, 16th May, 2024

 

commissioning of the 4,000 tones per day AVATAR New Energy Materials Co. Ltd Lithium Processing plant in Nasarawa Local Government Area.

His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. President Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria represented by Godswill Akpabio Senate President during the commissioning of the 4,000 tones per day AVATAR New Energy Materials Co. Ltd Lithium Processing plant in Nasarawa Local Government Area.

Avatar New Energy Materials Co. Ltd which is being commissioned by Mr. President is the first Lithium value addition processing plant in Nigeria with an annual processing capacity of one million metric tones.

Friday, 10th May, 2024.

Hardship: Governor Sule distributes rice, cash to 2000 students of COE Akwanga and appeals to striking unions to be patient

Hardship: Governor Sule distributes rice, cash to 2000 students of COE Akwanga and appeals to striking unions to be patient

In continuation of the efforts of his administration to cushion the effects of the prevailing economic hardship, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has distributed two bags of 7.5kg rice, alongside five thousand naira each to 2000 students at the College of Education Akwanga.

Governor Sule distributed the food item and cash as palliative to the students, at a ceremony inside the premises of the COE Akwanga on Wednesday.

While commending the State Commissioner for Special Duties on Humanitarian Affairs, Hon. Magret Elayo, the Provost of the COE Akwanga, as well as the students for the orderly conduct of the event, the Governor used the opportunity to inform the students about the efforts being put in place by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the 36 states governors, as well as other top government officials, to address the prevailing hardships being experienced by the people.

He explained that even though the hardships were brought about by some policies of government, these policies were not implemented in order to hurt anybody but for the future of the country.

Governor Sule reiterated that both the Federal and State Governments are working hard to alleviate the plight of the people.

“As you all know, we have done so much for the civil servants, retirees and farmers but when we were sharing food items to vulnerable persons across the state, I came to realize that students were not involved. That is the reason why we took the decision to go round the state and ensure that we give food to our students in tertiary institutions to support you,” he said.

He added that it is the responsibility of his administration to cushion the effects of the hardships for students in the state.

This is just as he appealed to the striking staff unions at the COE Akwanga to be patient as his administration looks into their grouse.

“We almost suspended the event today if not for the insistence of the Provost and his management as well as the Commissioner for Special Duties on Humanitarian Affairs and NGOs. Because we were informed that the staff unions were on strike and we didn’t want any situation were there would be problems between the students and the staff,” he added.

He pointed out that, even though he does not see anything wrong with peaceful protest, he still want to appeal to the striking unions to consider the plight of the students by not truncating their academic activities.

The Governor emphasized that his administration is doing a lot to show sincerity in promoting education and supporting those imparting knowledge on the children.

He disclosed that on coming onboard in 2019, his administration approved for the recruitment of 286 and 217 academic and non academic staff respectively at the COE Akwanga.

“When we came in, we also did everything possible to approve the accreditation of several NCE and undergraduate programmes that were previously not accredited. When we came in in 2019, there were promotions from 2015 to 2018 that were not implemented. To show good faith, we implemented that promotion.

“We came in and realized that there was no convocation for nearly eight years. We now approved and held the combined convocation two years ago. When we came in, there were several projects that we brought to this same institution. We approved several projects including renovation of hostels that are ongoing, the water project that I even came to inspect the overhead tank. We brought something else we never thought about, the official fiber optics installation that made it possible for students to access free internet and to aid their learning,” he stated.

The Governor noted that while it is their rights to seek for promotion from 2019 to date, the striking unions that the cost of implementing such would be a telling burden on government, especially that government doles out over one hundred million naira as monthly subvention to the institution.

He however denounced the approach where the striking unions are trying to hold the government to ransome.

“We believe it is your rights, the unions, to ask for what you deserve, to ask for this promotion but we strongly plead with you that you can come ahead and do everything that you can so that these students do not loose lectures as a result of that. I assure you as a state government, even if we are going to do it in stages, we will look at it and carry it out in stages like that of civil servants,” he assured.

In her speech at the event, State Commissioner for Special Duties on Humanitarian Affairs and NGOs, Hon. Magret Elayo, appreciated Governor Sule for taking time put of his tight schedule to bring the dividends of democracy to the students.

Hon. Elayo Commended the students for their orderly conduct, assuring them that the administration of Governor Sule will continue to provide them with conducive teaching and learning environment.

She however urged the students to learn necessary skills as according to her, government can not be able to employ every one.

In a welcome address, Provost, College of Education Akwanga, Rev. Jonathan Wakili Thani, thanked the Governor for putting smiles in the face of the students of the institution.

“This is a very laudable task. You can see the numerous students that are seated, filled with smiles to receive this palliative that will go a long way in bringing sucour to the students,” he said.
In a vote of thanks, president of the Students Union Government (SUG), Comrade Mustapha Mohammed Umbugus, described Governor Sule as the most youth friendly governor.

Comrade Umbugus particularly thanked the Governor for showing concern over the prevailing hardships confronting the students and the country at large.

“Thank you for this commendable and remarkable gesture,” he said.

 

 

His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule today distributed CNG buses as part of efforts of his administration to cushion the effects of hardship in the land.

His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule today distributed CNG buses as part of efforts of his administration to cushion the effects of hardship in the land.

The security agencies particularly the army also received Hilux Vans to assist in security surveillance and operations in the state.

Nasarawa United and Amazons football teams equally received one bus each at the event.

The Nasarawa State Government said it will pay registration fees for the 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) for all final year students in public schools.

Nasarawa to pay NECO registration fees for final year students and to begin distribution of palliative to students of tertiary institutions

The Nasarawa State Government said it will pay registration fees for the 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) for all final year students in public schools.

Governor Abdullahi Sule disclosed this while inaugurating four newly appointed permanent secretaries, as well as the executive chairman and members of the Nasarawa State Disabilities Rights Commission, at the Government House on Monday.

This is just as Governor Sule said his administration will embark on the distribution of food items as palliative to all the indigenous students of tertiary institutions.

The Governor emphasized that his administration decided to offset the registration fees for final year students writing NECO, as well as distribute items as relief to students of tertiary institutions, as parts of efforts to cushion the hardships being experienced across the country.

He reiterated that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is fully aware of the hardships being experienced by Nigerians and that the president is working hard through the governors and other agencies, to cushion the effects of the hardships.

“Nasarawa State has just concluded the distribution of food items throughout the state in order to bring relief to the people. This week, we are going to all out tertiary institutions in order to distribute items to the students. Government has also taken a decision that all our secondary school students we are going to pay their NECO this year. There are some who have already paid,” he stated.

Governor Sule said all the final year secondary students who have already paid their NECO registration fees would be refunded their money.

He added that his administration is working hard to bring industrialization to the state, as well as agricultural activities, in order to engage the people in meaningful ventures.

He explained that his administration is on the verge of acquiring 10, 000 hecatres of land for the production of rice and maize.

“Nasarawa State is currently working on the acquisition of 10, 000 hecatares of land in order for us to be able to produce some crops such as rice or maize but more importantly to engage our people so that we can provide for the people and cushion the effects of the hardships.

“Palliative is what we need now. But what we need permanently is something to do,” he stated.

Governor Sule charged the new appointees, especially the new permanent secretaries, to shun corruption by imbibing the culture and principles of transparency, accountability, and probity, in line with the posture of his administration.

“At this moment, let me specifically show great appreciation to my mentor, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-makura, for initiating this and for the good work that he did in order to ensure that today becomes a reality,” he added.

He futher urged them to endeavor to ensure budgetary discipline and prudence in the management of public resources.

Governor Sule pointed out that the inauguration of the executive chairman and members of the state’s disabilities rights commission, was in line with the resolve of his administration to give every citizen of the state a sense of belonging.

He said the coming onboard of the Nasarawa State Disabilities Rights Commission was also in line with the National Disabilities Act 2018, which encourages the promotion, protection, and priotization of the rights of the people with disability as well as enhance their productivity through education, health, and other socio-economic activities.

In a vote of thanks, Idris Umar Idris, newly inaugurated permanent secretary representing Keffi Local Government Area, thanked Governor Sule for finding them worthy of the appointments.

ENGR SULE RECOMMENDS BOOK ON PRESIDENT TINUBU AS A TOOLKIT FOR CIVIC EDUCATION

PUBLIC BULLETIN:

ENGR SULE RECOMMENDS BOOK ON PRESIDENT TINUBU AS A TOOLKIT FOR CIVIC EDUCATION:

His Excellency, Engr Abdullahi A. Sule has applauded Sam Omatseye, who is Chairman of Editorial Board of THE NATION Newspaper describing him as an avid political writer who has for years written directly and indirectly, against military interregnum in Nigeria, totalitarianism and for the enthronement of a fair, just and equitable democratic society.

The Governor made this assertion at the launch of the diaries and essays on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which was written by Sam Omatseye and entitled:” BEATING AGAINST ALL ODDS!”
Engr A.A. Sule described President Tinubu as a historic political figure whose life is filled with heroic chapters and cinematic reels of captivating titanic battles fought by the President to ensure the survival of democracy in Nigeria.

Given that the life of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been laced with struggle after struggle to enthrone democracy; Governor Sule said that the book “ BEATING AGAINST ALLL ODDS” written by Sam Omatseye will show the life lessons of Mr. President and how he was able to surmount the fiercest of political storms and trials.

Engr Abdullahi A. Sule who was represented by DG: Strategic Communication & Events Management Yakubu Lamai, thereafter launched and recommended the book “ BEATING AGAINST ALL ODDS” as a worthy contribution to the civic education of Nigerians.

YAKUBU LAMAI
DIRECTOR GENERAL: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION & EVENTS MANAGEMENT

Nasarawa State Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule was at the College of Education Akwanga where he inspected the recently installed 10kilometer broadband fibre optic internet network by NCC.

Nasarawa State Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule was at the College of Education Akwanga where he inspected the recently installed 10-kilometer broadband fibre optic internet network by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the College to enhanced e-learning.

He visit the College to inspect the installed free optic fibre network  inline with his administration’s commitment to entrench a formidable digital economy which is knowledge driven to the state own tertiary institutions in order to bring them at per with their contemporaries.

He was also at the newly established faculty of agriculture where he was conducted round the entire facilities, soil science laboratories, lecture halls and other key components of the faculty by the College Provost Rev. Jonathan Wakili Thani and the Director of ICT during his visit.

.