Nasarawa State Unveils 2026 Investment Summit Plans

On Thursday, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State announced the 2026 Nasarawa Investment Summit, set to take place on May 6-7, 2026, in Lafia. The summit aims to enhance the ease of doing business and unlock investment opportunities in the state.

Over the past seven years, Sule's administration has pursued ambitious reform programs to strengthen institutional foundations and improve the business climate, positioning Nasarawa among the top ten competitive states in Nigeria according to the World Bank's ease of doing business ranking. The summit is intended to reinforce investor confidence and demonstrate the state's commitment to private sector-led development.

The previous summits have successfully attracted significant investments, with NASIDA reporting a total of $2.3 billion attracted between 2022 and 2025, including $1.8 billion in 2022-2024. The 2026 summit will focus on building a sustainable future through institutional reforms and setting the agenda for the next phase of economic development in Nasarawa State.