Nigerian politician showcases Nasarawa as investment frontier in Dubai

Sadiq Osude Saleh, a Nigerian politician and founder of the SOS Foundation, has unveiled a new investment-driven vision for Nasarawa State at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to woo global investors ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election.

Speaking at the event, Saleh described Nasarawa as an “underdeveloped frontier” with vast potential in solid minerals, agriculture, and renewable energy, underscoring its unique location bordering Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory.

“My ambition is anchored on capital mobilisation as statecraft,” Saleh told delegates from more than 20 countries.

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“We must begin dialogues now to co-create projects, attract investments, and ensure local value creation rather than raw resource exports”, he added.

According to a statement from his media office on Wednesday, Saleh outlined opportunities for collaboration in agro-industrial value chains, infrastructure development, and clean energy, while stressing that his campaign is less about conventional politics and more about creating an enabling environment for investment.

He highlighted his foundation’s track record, which included vocational training for 6,000 people and scholarships for 1,200 youths, as evidence of his ability to mobilise resources and deliver development

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Ruth Tene, Assistant Editor, Agric/Solid Minerals/INEC Ruth Tene is an award-winning journalist with over 15 years experience in developmental reporting across several newsrooms, as a reporter, editor and other managerial roles. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Maiduguri among several other certifications She has attended several trainings and certifications both locally and internationally and has been recognized for her impactful work in humanitarian reporting, receiving the Gold Award for Humanitarian Services from the Amazing Grace Foundation. She is also a recipient of the Home Alliance Fellowship, reflecting her commitment to fostering a more humane, safer and more sustainable planet. An active member of professional journalism bodies, Ruth is affiliated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), and the Agricultural Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ACAN), where she continues to advocate for excellence, ethical reporting, and development-focused journalism.