By Nawani Aboki Special Advisers on media and publicity to Governor Sule.
In the sun-drenched groves of Baghdad, where date palms stretch toward the sky, a timeless story unfolds—a parable of wisdom, foresight, and selflessness. It is the tale of the great Caliph Haroun al Rashid and an old man bent with age, both tending to the earth.
One day, as the Caliph strolled through the plantation, he noticed the old man carefully planting date palm saplings. Curious, he approached and asked, “What are you doing, my friend?”
The old man straightened his bac]k, his hands calloused from years of toil. “As you can see,” he replied, “I am planting date palms.”
The Caliph raised an eyebrow. “But how long until these palms bear fruit?”
“Ten, twenty, thirty years,” the old man answered. “Some may take as long as a century.”
“And will you live to taste their sweet dates?”
The old man’s eyes crinkled with a knowing smile. “No,” he said, “I may not live to see that day. But we eat from the palms our forebears planted. So let us plant, so that those who follow us may feast in return. Thus, we continue the legacy our ancestors began.”
This ancient wisdom echoes in the character of His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State. Like the old man, he plants seeds for a future he may not witness—a legacy rooted in industrialization, progress, and prosperity.
Industrialization for Tomorrow:
Governor Sule’s vision extends beyond his tenure. He sows the seeds of industrialization, knowing that the harvest will be reaped by governors yet unborn. Nasarawa State’s factories and industries will hum with life, powered by the groundwork he lays today.
In the oil-rich lands of Obi, Keana, and Assakio, Governor Sule drills for prosperity. The recently discovered oil well symbolizes hope—a promise that this resource will benefit the people, promoting peace and coexistence. His eyes are on the horizon, not the immediate yield.
Beyond industry, Governor Sule supports mining, housing, and agriculture. His vision is vast, his sacrifice profound. He may not witness these functional factories, but he labors for the greater glory of Nasarawa. Few men make such sacrifices—men of honor, character, and unwavering patriotism.
When the annals of Nasarawa State are etched in stone, Governor Abdullahi Sule’s name will stand tall—not just as a Governor but as a builder of foundations. His legacy, like the date palms, will nourish generations to come.
So let all leaders heed this ancient wisdom: Plant dates (DABINO) for tomorrow. For in the act of planting, we shape destinies beyond our own.
