Nasarawa State Governor tasks colleagues on security

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has challenged his fellow northern governors to take full charge of security within their states, insisting that the record-high revenue allocations currently available to them eliminate all excuses for insecurity.

Speaking on Monday at the Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit in Abuja, Sule stressed that the financial landscape has dramatically improved under the reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

With significantly higher allocations flowing from the Federation Account, he argued that state governments are now better positioned to not only deliver development projects but also to invest in effective security measures to protect lives and property.

The summit, themed “Unlocking Strategic Opportunities in Mining, Agriculture and Power,” brought together policymakers, investors, and stakeholders to examine strategies for unlocking the region’s vast economic potential.

Sule used the platform to underscore the link between economic growth and security, noting that no level of industrialisation could thrive without peace and stability.

According to him, monthly allocations to the three tiers of government have quadrupled compared to what was obtainable in the past.

He highlighted the contrast between his early years in office, when allocations ranged between ₦590 billion and ₦620 billion, and the present situation where over ₦2.2 trillion has been distributed in a single month.

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The governor cited figures from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, which reported that ₦2.22 trillion was shared among federal, state, and local governments in August 2025, out of a total distributable pool of ₦3.63 trillion.

“For the first time in our history, all tiers of government are sharing more revenue than ever imagined. This is why security must be handled decisively at the state level. Governors can no longer say they lack the resources,” Sule declared.

He argued that while the federal government continues to provide support through security agencies, ultimate responsibility for protecting citizens rests with state leaders.

“Every governor now has the means to protect his people. We must ensure our citizens feel safe, otherwise economic progress will stall,” he said.

Sule also highlighted the strides made by his administration in diversifying Nasarawa State’s economy. He revealed that investment in solid minerals has resulted in the commissioning of a 3,000-metric-tonne-per-day processing facility, with a larger 6,000-tonne plant scheduled for commissioning soon.

He further disclosed that the state has discovered oil reserves estimated at between five and seven million barrels and has embarked on expanding rice cultivation from 3,300 hectares to 8,000 hectares before the end of his tenure.

The governor emphasized that these achievements demonstrate what states can accomplish when they deploy resources strategically.

He encouraged his counterparts across northern Nigeria to adopt similar approaches by prioritising key sectors and ensuring that increased allocations are translated into tangible benefits for citizens.

The summit provided a platform for stakeholders to deliberate on how the region can harness opportunities in mining, agriculture, and power to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and attract sustainable investment.

With improved revenues and strategic vision, Sule maintained, northern states have both the means and responsibility to secure their territories and unleash their full economic potential.

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