Rural areas in Nasarawa record major development Under Gov. Sule’s seven years in office, Says DG Sani Sidi

By John D. Wada, Lafia

The Director General of the Bureau for Rural Development in Nasarawa state, Engineer Mohammed Sani Sidi, has said that rural communities across the state have recorded significant development during the seven years of Governor Abdullahi Sule’s administration.

Speaking to journalists in his office on Thursday, Engr. Sidi said the progress reflects the state government’s commitment to improving living standards at the grassroots level.

He said the bureau has executed more than 30 major projects in rural areas and has 14 ongoing projects covering over 400 kilometers.

The projects include roads, drainage systems, schools, water supply, sanitation facilities, and hospitals. He added that the bureau is responsible for coordinating interventions in rural infrastructure, social services, and economic empowerment.

Engr. Sidi also outlined the bureau’s mandate, noting that it is tasked with planning, implementing, and monitoring programs designed to uplift rural communities and bridge the development gap between urban and rural areas.

Since assuming leadership of the agency one year ago, Sidi said the bureau has recorded several achievements. These include the recruitment of new staff, manpower training, execution of multiple road projects, and the relocation of the agency’s headquarters from its old office to a new one.

He commended Governor Sule for the achievements recorded over the past seven years and urged residents, particularly those in rural areas, to continue supporting the governor to enable him to sustain the ongoing work.

The remarks come as the Sule administration marks seven years in office, with rural development listed among its key policy priorities.

The Bureau for Rural Development works in collaboration with local government authorities and development partners to deliver projects aimed at improving access to basic amenities, boosting agricultural productivity, and creating economic opportunities for rural dwellers.