Nasarawa secures $2.3bn in investments and plans new summit
Nasarawa State has attracted over $2.3 billion in investments since it began hosting its investment summits. Ibrahim Abdullahi, head of the Nasarawa State Investment and Development Agency, shared these figures during the unveiling of the third Nasarawa Investment Summit. The state government credits its reforms and summits for boosting investor confidence and economic growth. The upcoming summit aims to attract even more investors and reinforce the state's development momentum.
What we know
- The Nasarawa State Investment and Development Agency, led by Ibrahim Abdullahi, reported over $2.3 billion in investments from 2022 to 2025.
- The third Nasarawa Investment Summit is scheduled for May 6 to 7, 2026, in Lafia, with John Mahama expected to deliver the keynote address.
- More than $500 million of the attracted investments have already been actualised in key sectors.
- Governor Abdullahi Sule highlighted ongoing reforms and the launch of the Lafia Declaration to sustain economic progress.
- The summit will feature political and economic leaders, aiming to build consensus for continued reforms and investment.
