Nasarawa's Governance Rating Rises to 83.6% as Governor Sule Emphasizes Leadership for Mineral Wealth

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule highlighted the importance of credible leadership for Nigeria's mineral wealth at an event in Abuja. The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) announced a governance perception score of 83.6% for Nasarawa, reflecting significant improvement. Sule argued that to unlock economic potential, leaders must prioritize local processing and value addition over raw mineral exports, especially in the context of the state's burgeoning lithium industry.

Published Mar 25, 2026

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State emphasized the crucial role of visionary leadership in harnessing Nigeria's mineral resources. At the NIPR investiture ceremony in Abuja, it was announced that Nasarawa's governance perception score rose to 83.6%, indicating a positive public view of governance in the state.

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Sule argued for local processing and value addition to maximize mineral wealth, particularly in lithium and marble. His administration aims to attract investors while creating jobs through local industry. The event positioned Nasarawa as a model for resource-based economic development, critical for Nigeria's diversification from oil dependency.