President Bola Ahmed Tinubu embarked on a significant one-day working visit to Nasarawa State on Tuesday, marking a key moment in the state’s developmental journey. The President arrived at the Usman Danfodio Airport in Lafia to a warm reception from Governor Abdullahi Sule, former state leaders, and top political figures, highlighting the political and symbolic weight of his visit.

The primary focus of Tinubu’s visit was the commissioning of critical infrastructure projects spearheaded by Governor Sule during his second term. These projects are seen as central to the administration’s efforts to modernize Nasarawa’s capital city and improve government efficiency and mobility. Among the flagship developments unveiled were the Lafia Interchange Flyover and Underpass, a newly constructed Nasarawa State Secretariat, and a dualized Shemdan Road.

Joining the President were governors from Kaduna, Borno, Kwara, Benue, Imo, and Ogun states, as well as key members of his cabinet, including serving ministers and political allies. The show of high-level support underscores both Tinubu’s backing of Governor Sule’s leadership and the broader push by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to consolidate infrastructural achievements across northern Nigeria.

President Tinubu’s presence in Nasarawa was not just ceremonial; it also served as a reaffirmation of the federal government’s support for sub-national development initiatives. By personally commissioning government assets such as operational vehicles for ministries, departments, and security agencies, Tinubu reinforced his administration’s message of collaboration and decentralized progress.

The commissioning of agricultural equipment also reflected a strategic policy alignment between Nasarawa and the federal government in tackling food insecurity and supporting local farmers. Analysts view the investments as timely, particularly in light of nationwide calls for economic diversification and improved rural productivity.