Nasarawa governor says local funds can fix Nigeria’s infrastructure
Abdullahi Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State, believes Nigeria has enough domestic capital to address its infrastructure needs if transparent investment structures are established. Speaking at the 2026 Infrastructure Dialogue in Abuja, he highlighted the strong investor interest within the country. Sule shared examples from Nasarawa’s transformation and emphasized the importance of trust and transparency for attracting investments. Other speakers at the event discussed the scale of Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit and the need for both public and private sector involvement.
What we know
- Abdullahi Sule stated that Nigeria’s private sector has significant capital, citing the Dangote Refinery as an example of investor interest.
- He explained that Nasarawa’s internally generated revenue grew from N7 billion in 2019 to about N36 billion, without taking foreign loans.
- Dr Onuoha Nnachi said a 2024 assessment put Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit at 30.1 trillion dollars, with 62 per cent in economic infrastructure.
- Agbu Kefas, Governor of Taraba State, called for blended finance and green bonds to meet Africa’s annual infrastructure financing gap.
- The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, emphasized the role of security and technology-driven policing in protecting infrastructure.
