Investors urged to explore opportunities in Nasarawa

A Nigerian politician, Sadiq Osude Saleh, has called on local and international investors to consider Nasarawa State as a destination for capital and industrial development, citing its strategic location and resource potential. In a statement from his media office, Saleh made the appeal during a presentation at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on September […]

A Nigerian politician, Sadiq Osude Saleh, has called on local and international investors to consider Nasarawa State as a destination for capital and industrial development, citing its strategic location and resource potential.

In a statement from his media office, Saleh made the appeal during a presentation at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on September 20, 2025. The session, attended by investors from more than 20 countries, focused on new approaches to subnational development financing in Nigeria.

Saleh, who has indicated interest in contesting the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election, outlined a framework he described as a “data-driven plan” for unlocking the state’s economic value. He noted Nasarawa’s endowments in solid minerals, agriculture, and its proximity to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as key assets that could attract investors.

He told participants that his approach to governance would focus on “capital mobilisation as statecraft”, aimed at creating partnerships for projects in agriculture, infrastructure, and renewable energy.

According to the statement, the politician highlighted the work of his SOS Foundation, which he said had provided vocational training to about 6,000 individuals and awarded scholarships to over 1,200 students.

Some investors at the event reportedly expressed interest in further exploring opportunities in Nasarawa State, with discussions expected to continue through follow-up visits and feasibility studies.