By Samson Obande,  Lafia

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate has engaged American investors and development partners in the United States in a bold move to attract investments, create jobs and accelerate economic growth in Nasarawa State.

At a time when political opponents are still making promises about what they intend to do, Wadada is demonstrating that leadership is about taking practical steps to turn opportunities into reality.

The Senator, who represents Nasarawa West Senatorial District, made the move on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the US-Nigeria Investment and Development Roundtable held at Sweetwater Country Club, Sugar Land, Houston, Texas.

The event was organised by the US Commercial Service of the US Department of Commerce, in partnership with WESTPAQ International.

At the roundtable, Wadada presented his HEARTS Agenda, outlining his development vision for Nasarawa State and identifying areas where international investors could partner with the state to unlock its economic potential.

He highlighted investment opportunities along the Abuja-Karu-Keffi-Akwanga Investment Corridor and proposed the establishment of three agricultural and agro-industrial hubs, one in each of the state’s three senatorial districts.

Explaining the agenda, the Senator said HEARTS focuses on human capital development, energy and mineral resources, agriculture and the green economy, rural and urban development, trade, investment and industry, as well as security.

He particularly called on American investors to explore opportunities in Nasarawa’s critical mineral resources, industrial power generation and other sectors capable of driving economic development.

“We are not coming cap in hand. We are coming with what we have to take what you have, so that we synergise and the benefits will be shared amongst all,” Wadada said.

He also highlighted the opportunities created by the Electricity Act, noting that he was among the contributors to its passage as a serving Senator. According to him, the legislation has opened new opportunities for states to generate electricity from their natural resources.

Wadada commended Governor Abdullahi Sule for creating an enabling investment environment and laying the foundation for infrastructure development across the state.

The engagements have reportedly attracted encouraging responses, with some investors expressing interest in exploring partnerships with the Nasarawa State Government, particularly in critical infrastructure development.

Beyond the presentation of his development agenda, the Houston engagement represents an effort to build relationships that could translate into actual investments, industrial expansion, employment opportunities and improved living standards for the people.

For Wadada, the message is clear: Nasarawa’s development should not be reduced to campaign promises when practical steps can be taken to attract the partnerships, resources and investments required to move the state forward.

His investment mission to the United States is another indication of his determination to move beyond political rhetoric and demonstrate how Nasarawa’s abundant human and natural resources can be converted into shared prosperity.