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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, has made a strong appeal to international investors, showcasing the state’s vast hydrocarbon deposits and expanding agricultural opportunities at the ongoing G20 Investment Meetings in South Africa.
Governor Sule made the presentation Thursday during a strategic business meeting with a delegation from the South African Investment Bank. He emphasized that Nasarawa State is fast emerging as Nigeria’s new frontier for oil and gas exploration with huge untapped reserves.“Nasarawa is blessed with significant hydrocarbon deposits, and we are now at a stage where serious investors can come in and partner with us to unlock these resources,” the governor said.
“Beyond oil and gas, our agricultural sector offers massive opportunities through public-private partnerships. We are ready to work with credible investors willing to add value and collaborate with government for mutual benefit.”
Governor Sule also highlighted ongoing reforms and incentives introduced by his administration to create a conducive environment for investment, especially in processing, mechanized farming, and solid minerals.
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The meeting had in attendance other Nigerian state leaders, including the Governors of Gombe, Zamfara, and Plateau, as well as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC), who jointly promoted Nigeria as a viable investment destination.
The Nigerian delegation later visited a metal processing plant in Johannesburg as part of efforts to deepen economic partnerships and understudy industrial models that can be replicated back home.
On arrival Wednesday in South Africa, Governor Sule and members of the delegation were received by the Nigerian Consul General to South Africa, Ambassador Bashir Umar, alongside the Defence Attaché, Ibrahim Gwaska.
The G20 Investment Meetings continue as Nigeria seeks to strengthen international economic cooperation and attract foreign direct investment across key sectors.
