How Governor Abdullahi Sule is Driving Massive Employment Across Nasarawa State
By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku Lafia
In a period marked by widespread youth unemployment across Nigeria, Nasarawa State has emerged as a model of job creation, thanks to the deliberate and dynamic leadership of Governor Abdullahi A. Sule. Since assuming office, Governor Sule has turned his administration into an engine of empowerment, delivering jobs, skills, and hope to thousands of citizens across the state.
Industrialization in Motion
Governor Sule’s private-sector background has been instrumental in reshaping Nasarawa’s employment landscape. Major industrial initiatives — from the Nasarawa Rice Mill to the Azman Tomato Processing Factory and Lithium mining projects — are absorbing thousands of workers and stimulating local economies.
“We are industrializing to create jobs, not just statistics. Every factory is an opportunity for our people.” — Governor Sule
Youth Empowerment at Scale
Through structured programs such as Nasarawa Youth Empowerment Scheme (NAYES) and Graduate Internship Initiatives, thousands of young people have been trained in practical, income-generating skills. Vocational centers in Lafia, Akwanga, and Keffi are now churning out certified artisans, IT technicians, and agropreneurs.
Civil Service Recruitment & Sectoral Expansion
To strengthen government services and reduce unemployment, Governor Sule approved recruitment across key sectors:
Education: New teachers recruited in primary and secondary schools.
Health: Nurses, midwives, and doctors deployed to underserved areas.
Agriculture: Extension workers engaged to support farmers.
“We are not just recruiting; we are building a workforce for the future of Nasarawa.” — Commissioner for Information
Private Sector Partnerships Yielding Jobs
Governor Sule’s administration has attracted investors through ease-of-doing-business reforms. Strategic agreements with companies in construction, logistics, and renewable energy are already producing measurable employment outcomes.
Economic Clusters and MSME Support
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also being empowered with access to low-interest loans, marketplaces, and business incubation hubs in Karu and Doma. The result: a growing class of local employers.
A Legacy in the Making
As Nasarawa moves closer to becoming an industrial and agricultural powerhouse in the North Central region, Governor Sule’s focus on massive employment remains the bedrock of his transformational agenda.
> “Employment is dignity. My mission is to ensure every willing hand in Nasarawa has an opportunity to work.” — Governor Sule
IN NUMBERS
20,000+ Jobs Created (Direct & Indirect)
5,000 Youths Trained in Skills Acquisition
500+ SMEs Supported
12 Industrial Projects Underway
3 Major Civil Service Recruitments Completed
