Value Reorientation Crucial for Effective Governance in Nasarawa State

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule emphasized the importance of value reorientation among leaders and citizens for successful policy implementation during the Maiden Public Lecture and Award Conferment organized by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics at Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia.

Governor Sule commended the institution’s growth, acknowledging the contributions of individuals, including himself, and expressed support for technical education initiatives. He praised Acting Rector Doctor Nurudeen Mu’azu Maifata’s commitment to transforming the polytechnic.

Challenges and Solutions:

Value Reorientation: Governor Sule identified this as key to overcoming challenges hindering policy implementation.
Infrastructure and Education Development: Guest Speaker Engineer Umar Buba Bindir stressed the importance of addressing poverty, insecurity, and governance issues through quality infrastructure and education.
Timely Accreditation: Professor Onje Gye Wado highlighted the need for prompt course accreditation to enhance the polytechnic’s reputation.

The event focused on “Nasarawa State and Governance Order: Enacting the Future From the Past,” aiming to identify and solve governance issues. Chairman Doctor Illah Obadiah explained the topic’s selection, while Emir of Lafia Retired Justice Sidi Bage Mohammed contributed valuable insights.

Key Developments:

Accreditation Exercise: 31 programs, including 11 technical-based ones, are upcoming.
Security Enhancement: Governor Sule inaugurated the polytechnic’s Security Unit.

By emphasizing value reorientation, Governor Sule underscores the need for a collective shift in mindset to drive positive change in Nasarawa State.