Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada has charged his supporters to take responsibility for advancing his political project, urging them not to support him merely because of personal familiarity, but because they believe Nasarawa State can achieve greater development.
Wadada made the call at the Lafia Friends of Wadada Leadership Summit, where he urged supporters to take the conversation beyond personalities and focus on issues affecting the people of the state.
“I want to give you responsibility. Do not support Wadada simply because you know Wadada. Support this project because you believe Nasarawa State can do more,” he told participants at the summit.
He urged his supporters to engage citizens on issues such as education, agriculture, employment, investment, security and infrastructure, while also encouraging them to listen to the concerns and aspirations of ordinary people.
According to him, political support should be anchored on a shared vision for the development of Nasarawa State rather than personal loyalty.
“Ultimately, leadership is not about what we want to do for the people; it is about what we can achieve with the people,” he said.
The senator described the leadership summit, themed “Promoting Purposeful Leadership, Strengthening Collaboration, and Fostering Meaningful Discussions on Issues of Collective Development and Progress,” as an opportunity to deepen discussions on leadership, collaboration and the future of Nasarawa State.
Wadada said leadership should not be about occupying public office, but about accepting responsibility and possessing the courage, competence and commitment to address the challenges confronting citizens.
He identified education, skills development, employment, agricultural productivity, economic opportunities for women, infrastructure, security and access to essential services as some of the major areas requiring sustained attention.
He also acknowledged the administration of Governor Abdullahi A. Sule for what he described as the progress recorded in the state, saying future leadership should consolidate existing achievements rather than discard them.
“Government must be a continuum,” Wadada said, stressing that every administration should leave a stronger foundation for the one that follows.
Speaking on his vision for the state, the senator said his aspiration is anchored on the HEARTS Agenda, which focuses on Human Development; Energy and Mineral Resources; Agriculture and Green Economy; Rural and Urban Development; Trade, Investment and Industry; and Security.
He said the agenda was designed to move beyond political rhetoric and become a “delivery contract” between government and the people.
Wadada said Nasarawa State must invest in its people through improved education, healthcare, skills development and social protection, while also harnessing its mineral and agricultural resources to create jobs and improve livelihoods.
He further advocated stronger agricultural value chains, agro-processing, infrastructure development and the creation of an enabling environment for investment and industrial growth, stressing that the state’s proximity to Abuja provides significant economic opportunities.
On security, he said sustainable development could not be achieved without creating an environment where citizens could live, farm, invest and prosper peacefully.
The senator also called for greater collaboration among government institutions, communities, traditional and religious leaders, businesses, professionals, women, youths, civil society organisations and development partners.
He said effective governance requires consultation and inclusiveness, insisting that competence, experience, youth and women should all have a place in decision-making.
As political activities ahead of the 2027 elections intensify, Wadada appealed for issue-based politics, warning against bitterness and division.
He said political differences should not destroy the relationships that bind communities together, noting that people who disagree politically remain members of the same society.
“We may disagree politically, but we remain brothers and sisters. We may belong to different tendencies, but we share one Nasarawa State,” he said.
Wadada therefore urged his supporters to conduct their political activities around ideas, development and hope, rather than personal attacks and division.
He expressed appreciation to members of the Lafia Friends of Wadada and other supporters for their commitment, while reiterating his belief that a greater Nasarawa State is possible through purposeful leadership, collaboration and collective action.

Various speakers at the summit extolled the virtues of Senator Wadada, describing him as a compassionate leader who listens attentively to the people and takes prompt action to address their concerns and challenges.
The guest speaker at the summit, Justice Mohammed Abdullahi Liman (rtd.), commended Senator Wadada for developing his HEART Agenda, expressing confidence that the initiative would move the state to greater heights if Wadada is elected governor in 2027.