Tag: Gov Abdullahi Sule

Gov Sule flags-off N1.5bn NEWMAP erosion control project

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Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has flagged-off the Lafia Storm Water and Gully Erosion Control, undertaken by the Nigeria Erosion Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), estimated at over N1.5bn. Governor Sule flagged-off the project during a ceremony in Lafia, the state capital, on Friday. According to Engineer Sule, the project, which is to be assisted by the World Bank, is meant to address the challenges of gully erosion and land degradation, particularly in the selected areas of Angwan Nungu, Shinge Road junction, through Barikin Abdullahi (BWada, Tudun Amba, Kilema, as…

LG election: Gov Sule tasks APC chairmanship candidates on unity, inclusiveness

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has tasked the chairmanship candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in the scheduled October 6 local government election, on unity and inclusiveness. Engineer Sule laid the charge shortly after the Interim Committe Chairman of the APC, Dr. John Mamman, presented the chairmanship candidates before him, at the Government House, on Tuesday. The Governor charged the candidates, who emerged victorious at the recently conducted party primaries, to go back to their local government areas, to ensure that there is unity in the party.…

Over 80 APC chairmanship aspirants: Engineer Sule building confidence in democratic process By Ali Abare

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Ahead of the October 6 local government election in Nasarawa State, an unprecedented number of aspirants jostling for the position of chairman across the 13 local government areas, have been cleared by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This number is indeed unprecedented in the history of local government election in the state, especially with the initial cries that, the one million naira cost for the party’s nomination form, was on the high side. According to reports, 81 chairmanship aspirants bought the nomination forms, with 80 personally appearing before the…

2023 : Gov. Sule,Our Sole Candidate, Toto LG Declares .. says, Sule’s security effort, investment drive in Toto gladdening

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It was a busy day and hectic sallah period for the Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi as his country home Umaisha in Toto LG was a beehive of activities, with various groups, communities and personalities trooping in for sallah homage and solidarity for APC led government of Engr. Abdullahi Sule in the state.   The groups and personalities that visited the state number three citizen in Umaisha, included delegations from all the electoral wards in the area, former and serving government officials, from local to…

Eid-El-Kabir : Gov Sule calls for continued prayers for Nigeria’s leaders

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The Nasarawa state Governor ,Engr.Abdullahi Sule has called on Nigerians to continue praying for those who are in the helm of affairs in Nigeria , starting with President Muhammadu Buhari, state Governors, all other leaders on various stages and also nation and its people. Engr.Sule stated this while addressing journalists in his home town ,Gudi ,Nasarawa state where he observed the Eid – el- Kabir two rakats prayer with other Muslim faithful. The Governor prayed that ;”the Almighty Allah will continue to protect us, guide us, to bless us and…

Eid el-kabir: Nasarawa Police assure residents of adequate security

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The Nigeria Police Force, Nasarawa State command has assured residents off the State that all areas have been fortified as Moslims celebrate Eid el-kabir. Nasarawa State Command Public Relation Officer, ASP Ramhan Nansel said there was no cause for alarm, as the command has put measures in place for all citizens to enjoy a hitch free Sallah celebration. Nansel said, “We deployed our men across all the nooks and cranies of the State to provide security during this Sallah. “Despite having with States that are having security chalenges, We’ve been…

Gov Sule woos investors, commissions Lafia City Mall

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has commissioned a multi-million naira Lafia City Mall, built by a private firm, the Wave Mart Group, urging more investors to come to the state because of the relative peace being enjoyed in the state. Engineer Sule, shortly before cutting the tape to open the Lafia City Mall for business, on Saturday, said the commissioning of the edifice, was a testimony of the prevailing peace in the state. According to the governor, there was no better time for any investor that is interested in…

Why LG election is key to Engineer Sule’s development agenda By Ali Abare

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The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission ( NASIEC), in line with its constitutional mandate, has since sounded the gong, for political parties and actors, to take up the gauntlet and to enter the ring, ahead of the October 6 local government election.   Indeed, the atmosphere in and around Nasarawa State, especially Lafia, the state capital, has become electrified, as political aspirants and their supporters, rode in motorcades, in time to meet up with the NASIEC timeline of events, particularly, picking their nomination and expression of interest forms.   Thus,…

Sugar Development Council picks Nasarawa to lead other sugar producing states

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The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), has selected Nasarawa State to lead other sugar producing states in the country. Executive Secretary of the NSDC, Zack Adedeji, made this known when he paid a courtesy call on Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, at the Government House, on Thursday. While lauding the sugar production efforts of the Nasarawa State government, particularly the amicable settlement of agricultural land issues, the NSDC executive secretary, tasked Engineer Sule on coordinating activities of sugar producing states, with a view to ensuring the success of the…

Gov Sule unveils NASIEC 2021 regulations, tasks electoral body on independence

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Ahead of the scheduled October 6, local government election, Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has unveiled the State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) Regulations 2021, that will lead to the conduct of a credible, free and fair election. Engineer Sule unveiled the NASIEC Regulations 2021, at a ceremony that held at the conference hall of the Ministry for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, on Wednesday. According to the governor, the set of rules, will guaranteed the independence of the state electoral body, while also ensuring the conduct of…