Governor Sule Pledges to Leave Nasarawa State Debt-Free by 2027
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has announced that his administration has fully settled all inherited debts and remains committed to ensuring that the state remains debt-free by the end of his tenure in 2027.
Speaking during a Ramadan fast-breaking event with journalists and commissioners in Lafia, Governor Sule disclosed that his administration has cleared over ₦57 billion in outstanding liabilities, including bailout funds, budget support loans, and other financial obligations inherited before he assumed office in 2019.
“My first four years were challenging due to security concerns, inherited debts, and infrastructural deficits. However, we have mobilized resources through prudent financial management to execute ongoing projects without borrowing,” he stated.
The governor assured residents that his final two years in office would focus on industrialization, infrastructure development, and strengthening security to position Nasarawa State for sustainable economic growth.
Key infrastructure projects nearing completion include:
• Lafia Flyover Bridge – set to be completed in three weeks.
• Akwanga Flyover – scheduled for completion by June 2025.
• New Overhead Bridge in Keffi – to be completed by December 2025.
Governor Sule emphasized that his fiscal discipline and commitment to transparent governance would ensure that Nasarawa remains financially stable and debt-free beyond his administration.
