Nasarawa Governor Sule Calls for Research and Innovation to Tackle Food Insecurity and Unemployment
The Executive Governor of Nasarawa State and Visitor to Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, has emphasised the need for research, innovation and entrepreneurship as essential tools for addressing food insecurity, unemployment and other socioeconomic challenges in Nigeria.
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The Executive Governor of Nasarawa State and Visitor to Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, has emphasised the need for research, innovation and entrepreneurship as essential tools for addressing food insecurity, unemployment and other socioeconomic challenges in Nigeria.
Governor Sule made this known on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, during the formal presentation and launch of a book titled Rediscoveries in Alternative Animal Feed Bio-Resources, authored by Professor Samuel E. Alu. The event took place at the University Assembly Hall, Keffi.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Shuibu Magaji Labaran, SAN, the Governor described the publication as an important academic contribution with significant potential to address critical national challenges, particularly in animal nutrition, agricultural development and food security.
He explained that exploring alternative animal feed resources, including agricultural residues, crop waste and animal waste, could provide affordable and practical solutions to the challenges of livestock production.
According to him, the effective utilisation of these resources could also create opportunities for entrepreneurship, employment generation and economic growth.
The Governor stressed the importance of translating academic research into practical solutions that directly benefit society. He called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, universities, the private sector and other stakeholders to promote innovation and sustainable development.
He congratulated Professor Alu on the academic achievement and commended the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman, and the University Management for their continued commitment to academic excellence and knowledge advancement.
Governor Sule also reaffirmed his administration's commitment to supporting the growth and development of NSUK, describing the institution as a strategic centre for producing the knowledge, skills and innovations needed to advance Nasarawa State and Nigeria.
Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman, described the book as a timely contribution to addressing food security challenges, improving access to affordable animal protein and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
She highlighted the importance of exploring the nutritional potential of agricultural and animal waste as alternative sources of livestock feed.
The Vice-Chancellor congratulated the author and encouraged researchers, students and other stakeholders to utilise the publication as a valuable resource for academic advancement, further research and entrepreneurial development.
Also speaking, the Special Guest of Honour and First Gentleman of the University, Dr. Hassan Muhammad Liman, SAN, commended Professor Alu for his contributions to scholarship and institutional development.
He advocated the adoption of the book by academic institutions to encourage further research and strengthen efforts towards achieving food security.
In his remarks, the author, Professor Samuel E. Alu, expressed appreciation to Governor Sule, the University Management and the organising committee for their support in making the book launch successful.
He explained that the publication examines the potential of plant and animal waste as alternative animal feed resources, while exploring ways of commercialising research findings to address major societal challenges.
These challenges include:
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Malnutrition.
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Unemployment.
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Insecurity.
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Food crises.
The author noted that converting waste materials into valuable animal feed resources could provide opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable agricultural development.
In separate goodwill messages, the Emir of Keffi, HRH Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III, represented by the Fakacin Keffi, Alhaji Shamsudeen Abubakar, and the Chun Mada, HRH Pastor Samson Gamu Yaren II, congratulated Professor Alu on the achievement.
They also emphasised the importance of the publication in promoting research, innovation and national development.
The highlight of the occasion was the official unveiling of the book by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Shuibu Magaji Labaran, SAN, alongside other dignitaries who attended the ceremony.
The event further reinforced the importance of university-based research, innovation and entrepreneurship in developing sustainable solutions to Nigeria's agricultural, economic and food security challenges.
