RismadarVoice Reporters
November 15, 2026
Former Inspector-General of Police and Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has outlined plans to address insecurity, unemployment and infrastructure challenges ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Adamu presented his development agenda in a campaign video, highlighting security, agriculture, education, healthcare, electricity, water supply and solid minerals development as priority areas.
The former police chief, who served as Inspector-General of Police between 2019 and 2021, said his experience in law enforcement had prepared him to address security challenges and improve governance in the state.
He pledged to strengthen community security through ward-level structures and improved cooperation with relevant security agencies.
On agriculture, Adamu promised to support farmers with tractors, agricultural equipment and improved access to rural roads to facilitate the transportation of produce to markets.
He also pledged to rehabilitate neglected roads and improve access to essential services in underserved communities.
In education, the SDP candidate proposed investments in teacher development, modern classrooms and digital learning facilities.
He said existing skills acquisition centres would be linked to employers and business support programmes to help young people secure employment or establish enterprises.
Adamu also promised to strengthen water supply infrastructure and prioritise the completion of the Farin-Ruwa Dam in Wamba Local Government Area.
According to him, completing the project could support electricity generation and improve economic activities across the state.
On solid minerals, the former police chief said Nasarawa’s deposits of lithium, tin, columbite, limestone and marble should deliver greater economic benefits to host communities.
He pledged to encourage local employment, promote responsible mining practices and ensure that mining companies comply with their statutory obligations.
Adamu further proposed the use of digital technology to monitor government projects and public expenditure, saying the initiative would strengthen transparency and accountability.
The candidate said his programmes would be implemented across the state’s local government areas, with particular attention to communities facing infrastructure and development challenges.
His proposals come as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 governorship election.
Adamu’s agenda remains a set of campaign commitments, with implementation dependent on electoral outcomes, available funding and the relevant legal and administrative processes.
