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We’ll support persons willing to develop Nasarawa state – Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has restated the commitment of his administration to support individuals coming into Nasarawa to further develop the state. Engineer Sule made the commitment during the foundation laying ceremony for the Brekete Family Smart City project, in Gurku, Karu Local Government Area, on Wednesday. The Governor, while commending the Brekete Family for initiating the project, aimed at providing housing for low and middle income earners, said his administration will continue to support the initiative, which he said was in line with the policy thrust of…

Insecurity: Nasarawa to empower security agencies for rapid response

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Nasarawa State Government has resolved to strengthen security agencies working in the state, through the provision of vehicles and logistics, to enable them respond rapidly to distressed calls. This was part of the resolutions arrived at during the emergency security meeting convened at the instance of the Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, which held at the Government House, on Monday. Briefing journalists shortly after the meeting, state Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe,said the security council has decided to strengthen security agencies in the state, through the provision of sufficient…

Gov Sani- Bello condoles Nassarawa Governor over death of APC Chairman, Philip Shekwo

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Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello has condoled with the Government and people of Nassarawa State over the sudden death of the All Progressives Congress APC State Chairman ,Mr Philip Tattari Shekwo. Governor Sani Bello who in a condolence message expressed shock over the unfortunate incident, described the deceased as a peaceful, committed and dedicated party Leader He said “this is most unfortunate but God is not unaware and yet He allowed it for a purpose,May God comfort the immediate family, the APC members…

Gov Sule presents N112bn budget estimate for 2021 …..Education takes lion share with 31%

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has presented the 2021 fiscal appropriation bill, before the State House of Assembly, pegged at N112, 923, 174, 543, with education/science & ICT taking the lion share with 31.35%. Engineer Sule presented the budget estimates at a ceremony, on Tuesday. Tagged “Budget of Economic Recuperation”, the 2021 Appropriation Bill according to the Governor, is a budget of Economic recovery and revitalization, aimed at addressing some of the negative economic challenges witnessed in 2020.   Sule disclosed that the 2021 budget is made up of…

Gov Sule vows to ensure LGs pay full salaries before month end

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr.Abdullahi Sule, has vowed that his administration will not rest on its oars, until local government areas in the state pay their workers full salaries before month end. Engr Sule made the vow while speaking at the grand finale of the Baraya Vanguard/Engineer A. A Sule Coordinators, awareness and sensitization campaign, for the Nasarawa West zone, which held at the Nasarawa State University (NSUK), on Saturday. According to the Governor, even though the State Government has been able to pay its workers full salaries and before the…

Looting spree: Gov Sule commends Nasarawa youth for not joining trend

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has commended youths in the state for not joining in the looting spree across the country in the name of the ENDSARS protest, describing the act as the height of criminality. Engr.Sule made the commendation while flagging off the farmers’ field day and interactive session, for the North Central, organized by the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM), in Lafia, on Tuesday. The Governor further called on the youths to shun people residing out of the state who may want to entice them to…

Gov Sule canvases for review of revenue sharing formula between FG, states

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Gov Sule canvases for review of revenue sharing formula between FG, states Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has called for a review of the revenue sharing formula between the Federal Governments and states, stressed that there was absolutely no way the FG alone, will be taking far more than all the states in the federation. Engr Sule made the call while hosting a delegation from the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission (RMFAC), at the Government House, on Thursday. While describing the current sharing formula between the three tiers…

JAMB Registrar lauds Gov Sule for naming CBT centre after predecessor

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The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has commended Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, for naming of one of the JAMB CBT centres after his immediate predecessor. Prof. Oloyede made the commendation while on a courtesy call at the Government House, on Wednesday. According to the JAMB registrar, the gesture was really impressive, especially at a time when some people are busy fighting each other, instead of facing the job they were elected to do. “That you could have named such beautiful place after your…

Why finding it right in education ‘ll translate to all round development-Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has said that with education being pivotal to development, getting it right in the sector, will lead the state to finding its bearing in all its development aspirations. Engr. Sule stated this while inaugurating an all important committee on education sector development plan, at the Government House, on Wednesday. While describing the event as a watershed in the determination of his administration to uplift the state to a new level of development, the Governor stressed that also informed the decision of the state government…

Gov Sule visits 3000 hectares Shabu Integrated Farms, urges other entrepreneurs to take cue

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr.Abdullahi Sule, has urged entrepreneurs and other people interested in agriculture to take a cue from the 3000 hectares Shabu Integrated Farms, owned by the first executive governor of the state, Senator Abdullahi Adamu. Engr. Sule made the plea shortly after going round the Shabu Integrated Farms, located in Shabu, Agwada Development Area, on Friday. The Governor who was highly impressed by what he saw on the farm, called on all those who are interested in commercial agriculture to invest in the state, with a view to…