By Our Reporter

At the historic House of Lords in London, amidst the regal atmosphere of one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious institutions, a compelling message echoed from the voice of a Nigerian leader: “Our growth lies in partnership with and among each other.”

That message, delivered by Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State, Nigeria, struck a chord with African and global stakeholders gathered for an Investment Roundtable during the 2025 African Leadership Summit. Hosted by Baroness Sandy Verma and chaired by former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, the session brought together influential voices from across the continent to discuss Africa’s investment potential.

Governor Sule emphasized the urgent need for African countries to collaborate more deeply, leveraging each other’s strengths to confront the continent’s long-standing development challenges. “No country can achieve prosperity in isolation,” he said. “We must tap into our comparative advantages and work together to build a stronger, more resilient Africa.”

The governor used the opportunity to showcase Nasarawa State as a beacon of investment readiness in Nigeria. Speaking passionately about ongoing reforms and the strategic transformation agenda in his state, Sule painted a picture of Nasarawa as not only open for business, but primed for growth.

“Our reforms are designed to make Nasarawa a top-tier investment destination,” the governor noted. He cited improvements in governance, infrastructure development, and security as pillars supporting the state’s investment-friendly environment.

According to Governor Sule, sectors such as agriculture, solid minerals, energy, and manufacturing are ripe for foreign and local investment. He expressed confidence that Nasarawa’s rich natural resources, strategic location near Nigeria’s capital Abuja, and investor-focused policies give it a competitive edge.

His remarks were met with keen interest from business leaders and investors in attendance. The Managing Director and CEO of the Nasarawa Investment Development Agency (NASIDA), who was also present at the summit, stressed that numerous attendees expressed strong interest in exploring opportunities in the state.

“The response has been overwhelmingly positive,” the NASIDA boss said. “We’re already seeing commitments from investors who want to come and see Nasarawa for themselves.”

The African Leadership Summit, which continues to grow in stature, provided a high-level platform for cross-continental dialogue, drawing policymakers, industry experts, and global investors alike. The message from Nasarawa was clear: Africa’s future lies in shared vision, strategic partnerships, and bold reforms and Nasarawa is ready to lead by example.

Governor Sule’s presence at the Summit not only elevated Nasarawa’s profile on the international stage but also reinforced a broader Pan-African vision of unity and mutual growth. His call for intra-African collaboration resonates at a time when the continent is striving to recover from global economic shocks, embrace the opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and predefine its place in the global investment landscape.

As the summit concluded, with leaders like Governor Sule partnerships and possibilities will emerged across Africa.