Sen. Ahmed Wadada has pledged to sustain and expand the economic reforms and investment drive if elected Nasarawa State governor in 2027.

Wadada made the pledge while delivering a goodwill message at the 2026 Nasarawa Investment Summit in Lafia.

He noted that economic reforms and investment drive by the Gov. Abdullahi Sule-led administration have positioned Nasarawa State as an emerging investment destination in Nigeria.

He described the summit as “a strategic inflection point” in the economic journey of the state.

According to him, the gathering represents a transition from building momentum to institutionalising legacy, sustaining investment impact and achieving long-term prosperity.

The senator commended Sule for laying a solid foundation for economic transformation through reforms, infrastructure development and strategic investment promotion initiatives.

He also praised the role of the Nasarawa State Investment Development Agency (NASIDA) in driving the state’s investment agenda.

Citing figures from the Nasarawa Investment Reports of December 2025, Wadada said the state recorded more than 1.23 billion dollars in investment inflows in 2024, with 466 million dollars already actualised.

He added that the 2025 investment portfolio exceeded 1.008 billion dollars, reflecting what he described as a strong balance between announced and actualised investments.

“These are not mere statistics; they are signals of a system that is working.
“They reflect a deliberate shift from rhetoric to results,” he said.

Wadada also commended the introduction of the Lafia Declaration at the summit, describing it as a significant step toward sustaining reform continuity beyond political cycles.

He said the declaration would strengthen institutional memory, policy discipline and long-term economic planning.

The senator further lauded Sule’s administration for de-risking the state for investors and aligning development with the Nasarawa State Economic Development Strategy (NEDS).

Looking ahead to 2027 and beyond, Wadada assured stakeholders that his administration, if elected, would consolidate on existing reforms rather than abandon them.

“We will not disrupt progress; we will deepen it.
“We will not abandon reforms; we will institutionalise them and scale up,” he said.

He explained that investment and economic expansion would remain central to his WADADA HEARTS Agenda, particularly under its trade and investment pillar.

According to him, priority areas would include scaling domestic and foreign direct investments in mining, agriculture, manufacturing and energy sectors.

He added that his administration would also focus on strengthening investor confidence through policy stability and contract sanctity, while promoting inclusive growth capable of generating jobs and supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Wadada further disclosed plans to establish a Governor’s Results Delivery Unit (GRDU), real-time development and investment performance dashboards, and quarterly accountability reviews to ensure effective project delivery.

“Because in the end, what matters is not what is announced, but what is delivered,” he said.

He urged investors and development partners to take advantage of Nasarawa State’s strategic location bordering the Federal Capital Territory, abundant natural resources and reform-driven investment climate.

The senator pledged to consolidate on the achievements of the current administration and advance the state to greater economic prosperity.