By Our Reporter

In a robust demonstration of his administration’s commitment to inclusive development and social empowerment, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, on Thursday rolled out a far-reaching empowerment initiative targeting key segments of the state’s population.

The event, held in the state capital, saw the distribution of electric tricycles and vehicles to youths, women’s groups, civil servants, and persons living with disabilities. The gesture, according to Governor Sule, is part of a broader strategy to enhance economic self-reliance, improve livelihoods, and strengthen the state’s transportation system with environmentally friendly alternatives.

“This empowerment scheme is designed to promote economic inclusion and mobility for our people, especially the most vulnerable,” Governor Sule stated. “We are focused on building a Nasarawa where no one is left behind.”

In a similar vein, Third Class Traditional Rulers across the state were presented with official vehicles to aid them in effectively discharging their duties, particularly in the area of grassroots security and local governance. The governor highlighted the strategic role of traditional rulers in community development and peacekeeping, stressing the importance of equipping them with the tools to serve their domains more efficiently.

Further deepening the scope of the empowerment program, Governor Sule announced the full payment of 2012 gratuities owed to state government retirees. He also revealed that the state had contributed over ₦500 million towards clearing outstanding gratuities of Local Government workers for the same year, marking a significant milestone in pension