Nasarawa governor criticizes colleagues for listing salaries and roads as achievements

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule stated that political office holders should not present routine responsibilities like salary payments and road construction as achievements. Speaking at the 59th inaugural lecture of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Sule emphasized that true leadership involves impactful and innovative solutions beyond conventional approaches. He argued that projects without direct impact on citizens are not true service and that leaders are elected to perform basic duties such as paying salaries and building infrastructure. Sule highlighted his administration's approach to recurring challenges, citing the rebuilding of markets prone to fire outbreaks. Instead of repeated financial aid to affected traders, his government constructed a modern market, which has since prevented further fire incidents. He also mentioned efforts to address flooding in Auta, near Keffi, through the construction of a bridge, made possible by improved internally generated revenue. Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, commended Governor Sule's development efforts. Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura, NIPR Vice President, warned that a lack of alignment between communication and performance can erode public trust and stressed the importance of accountability and responsiveness from institutions.