FEATURE: Sule’s Jangwa Farm Rice: Where Policy Meets the Soil of Prosperity

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How Governor Abdullahi Sule is transforming agriculture into a pathway for food security and economic renewal in Nasarawa

By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku Lafia 

At the heart of Nasarawa State’s fertile plains, a quiet but profound revolution is taking place. It is not driven by slogans or rhetoric, but by seeds in the soil, machines on the fields, and a clear vision from the Government House in Lafia. 

Jangwa Farm Rice, a flagship agricultural initiative of Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, has grown beyond a state-backed project to become a powerful symbol of purposeful governance.

More than a rice brand, Jangwa Farm tells a broader story—one of how leadership can translate policy into productivity and transform agriculture into a viable engine of economic growth.

From Vision to Value Chain

Governor Sule’s administration conceived Jangwa Farm Rice as part of a deliberate strategy to unlock Nasarawa’s vast agrarian potential. 

The idea was simple but bold: move agriculture away from subsistence and reposition it as a modern, profitable business. Through investments in mechanised farming, improved seedlings, irrigation systems and processing facilities, the state laid the foundation for a complete rice value chain—from cultivation to packaging.

This approach has not only increased output but also improved quality, producing a locally grown rice brand that competes favourably with imported alternatives. In doing so, the project aligns seamlessly with Nigeria’s food-sufficiency drive and the governor’s philosophy of “Eat What We Grow.”

Jobs, Skills and Rural Revival

Beyond food production, the impact of Jangwa Farm is most visible in the lives it touches. Young people who once viewed farming as unappealing now find dignified employment across the value chain. Rural communities hosting the project benefit from job creation, skills transfer and improved household incomes.

Ancillary businesses—transporters, traders, storage operators and marketers—have also sprung up around the initiative, breathing new life into local economies. In this way, Jangwa Farm Rice has become a catalyst for inclusive growth, proving that agriculture can lift communities when properly managed.

Leadership with Measurable Results

Governor Abdullahi Sule’s pragmatic leadership style—anchored on transparency, private-sector collaboration and measurable outcomes—has positioned Nasarawa State as an emerging agricultural hub in North-Central Nigeria. Rather than government doing everything alone, strategic partnerships have helped drive efficiency, sustainability and scale.

Jangwa Farm Rice stands today as evidence that with the right mix of policy coherence, investment and political will, agriculture can reduce poverty, boost internally generated revenue and secure the future.

A Legacy Rooted in the Land

As Nasarawa State continues its steady march toward economic self-reliance, Jangwa Farm Rice remains a defining testament to Governor Sule’s legacy. It reflects a government that understands the power of the land, prioritises the welfare of its people, and believes that true development begins where policy meets the soil.

In the grains of Jangwa Farm Rice lies a simple but enduring message: good governance can feed a people—and grow an economy.