By Yahaya Idris, Lafia
Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, CFR, has called for collective efforts among government, private citizens, traditional institutions, businesses and community organisations to accelerate development in Nasarawa State.
Adamu made the call on Wednesday during an agricultural input distribution programme for residents of Nasarawa West Senatorial District held at the Esu Palace in Karu Local Government Area.
More than 2,800 beneficiaries across the district’s 59 wards received agricultural support under the intervention, covering Keffi, Karu, Kokona, Nasarawa and Toto local government areas.
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The former police chief, who is also a governorship hopeful ahead of the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election, said the initiative was driven by the desire to improve the livelihoods of residents and strengthen economic opportunities at the grassroots.
Development Should Not Be Left to Government Alone
Adamu said while government has a responsibility to provide infrastructure and essential services, it cannot single-handedly meet every need of the population.
He therefore urged individuals and organisations with the capacity to assist communities to complement government programmes.
“We know the government is trying its best to provide for the people of Nasarawa, but we know that they will never be able to do for everybody,” Adamu said.
“So let them not think that we are competing with them. No. We are only contributing our own quota.”
He stressed that development initiatives should not automatically be viewed through the lens of political rivalry, arguing that citizens should be encouraged to contribute positively to society regardless of political affiliation.
Adamu: Citizens’ Welfare Should Come Before Political Credit
According to Adamu, the success of any intervention should be measured by its impact on the lives of beneficiaries rather than by the political credit attached to it.
He said government, private citizens and community organisations all have roles to play in improving living conditions across the state.
Adamu identified agriculture, education, healthcare, youth empowerment, infrastructure and humanitarian assistance as key areas where private-sector and community interventions could complement government efforts.
2027 Politics Should Not Distract From Development
The former IGP said political activities ahead of the 2027 governorship election should not distract stakeholders from the collective responsibility of improving the welfare of Nasarawa residents.
He called for stronger collaboration between public institutions and private stakeholders, saying development would be achieved faster when individuals and organisations contribute according to their capacity.
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Adamu maintained that the people of Nasarawa should remain the primary focus of every genuine development initiative.
“When everyone contributes their quota, the people become the ultimate beneficiaries,” he said.