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Nasarawa state is one of the poorest states in Nigeria but should be one of the richest- Law Mefor

A media consultant, Dr Law Mefor has explained how restoration of federalism will help states like Nasarawa state which is one of the poorest become one of the richest states in the country.

While speaking on Kaftan TV, Dr Mefor advocated for restoration of federalism so states can have access to their natural resources, as against the current practice where the natural resources of states are on the exclusive list of the federal government.

He said, “A place like Nasarawa state is one of the poorest states in Nigeria but contrary should be the case. Nasarawa state should be one of the richest states in Nigeria. Why? Because it has more than 20 solid minerals including gold. All they need is legal access to their natural deposits. And once you do that, all Nasarawa state needs to do is to go into foreign partnerships with investors and in less than half a decade, it will emerge as one of the richest states in Nigeria. So why are we not looking at restoration of federalism? Why are we not looking at that?”

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