Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has revealed that the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has increased significantly from N7.7 billion in 2019 to over N20 billion annually.
According to NAN, the governor made this disclosure in an interview with journalists over the weekend, highlighting the state’s untapped potential in natural resources and agriculture.
Governor Sule emphasized Nasarawa’s wealth in hydrocarbons, solid minerals, and agriculture, noting that the state could become one of the richest in the country if these resources are fully exploited.
“We are currently generating between N1.3 billion and N1.7 billion monthly,” he said, pointing out that the state’s comparative advantage in agriculture and solid minerals is a key driver of its economic growth.
He further revealed that the state boasts a marble site in Gudi, where a Chinese company produces tiles and ceramic products, and is home to Nigeria’s largest lithium processing plant.
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