A former Chief Executive of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Professor Mohammad Sani Haruna, has formally unveiled his development agenda for Nasarawa State ahead of the 2027 governorship race, outlining a roadmap anchored on peace, industrialisation and continuity.
Haruna unveiled the agenda at a symposium organised in his honour by political associates and supporters in Keffi, Nasarawa State.
He said his ambition is driven by a commitment to deploy his experience in technology, public service, and development planning to reposition the state’s economy.
The former NASENI boss stressed that his aspiration is rooted in service rather than personal ambition.
He said: “It is important to ask why I even ventured into politics and aspire to lead Nasarawa State, if God makes it possible by His grace.
“It is not about seeking a name.
“If I want a name, I will aim for a Nobel Prize.
“This is about service.”
Unveiling the thrust of his agenda, Haruna identified peace and unity as the bedrock for sustainable development, noting that the state’s diversity must be harnessed for collective progress.
He said: “Peace and harmonious coexistence are fundamental.
“Without peace, nothing meaningful can be achieved.
“God created us in different tribes and languages so we can understand and benefit from one another.
“The best among us is the one who cares for humanity.”
Haruna also emphasised the urgent need for economic transformation through industrialisation, warning against continued dependence on raw material exports.
He said: “What Nasarawa needs is a manufacturing and industrial economy that can sustain development.
“We must harness our resources and turn them into useful products.
“You cannot develop by exporting raw materials and importing finished goods.”
Haruna pledged to sustain ongoing infrastructure projects by Governor Abdullahi Sule while expanding industrial capacity to create jobs, empower youths, and stimulate economic growth.
“My agenda is to ensure sustainability of the current developmental trajectory, expand infrastructure, and promote industries for employment generation, youth empowerment and skills development using science, technology and innovation,” he said.
The governorship hopeful disclosed that he has already developed a comprehensive blueprint for the state based on detailed, sector-by-sector assessments.
He said: “We have taken stock of education, health, agriculture, infrastructure – everything.
“If there are 30 schools in a local government, we know the condition of each – those that need classrooms, those without water, those without facilities.”
According to Haruna, governance under his watch would be driven by data and needs assessment rather than assumptions.
He added: “Development must not be based on assumptions.
“It must be based on needs assessment.
“You cannot claim to improve education by building classrooms where they are not needed.”
Haruna highlighted his career trajectory from a technician to a top public sector leader, noting that his exposure across Nigeria and beyond has equipped him with the knowledge required for effective governance.
He said: “I started as a technician, a craftsman, an engineer, and rose through the ranks to leadership.
“I have worked across Nigeria, across Africa and globally.
“I have seen what works and what does not.”
