Nasarawa State governorship aspirant, Professor Mohammad Sani Haruna, has declared that he is not in politics for fame but service saying if his desire was to be popular he would have gone for the Nobel prize. Haruna, who is a former Chief Executive of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), stated this at a symposium organised in his honour by his supporters and political associates, in Keffi, Nasarawa State on Tuesday. 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.” The aspirant emphasised that peace and unity would remain the foundation of his administration if elected, noting that Nasarawa’s diversity must be harnessed as a strength rather than a source of division.

“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,” he said adding that the state must move away from dependence on raw materials and embrace industrialisation. “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,” he said. The governorship aspirant pledged to sustain ongoing infrastructure projects while expanding industries to create jobs, empower youths and drive economic growth.

Former Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Abubakar Salisu Maikasuwa, who was at the occasion, added his voice to the call for credible elections saying it remains the foundation for sustainable development. Delivering a lecture on democracy and leadership, Maikasuwa warned that democracy must go with service stressing that “sustainable development must translate into real benefits – food, shelter, healthcare, education, employment and basic services”saying hat is the true test of governance,” he said.