By Emmanuel Angur, Lafia
Former Inspector-General of Police and Walin Lafia, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, CFR, has called for stronger collaboration between government, philanthropists, individuals and community leaders to improve the living conditions of citizens across Nasarawa State.
Adamu made the call on Wednesday during the distribution of agricultural inputs to beneficiaries from Nasarawa West Senatorial District at the Esu Palace in Karu Local Government Area of the state.
The intervention, which he said was worth millions of naira, covered the 59 wards across the five local government areas in Nasarawa West — Keffi, Karu, Kokona, Nasarawa and Toto.
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More than 2,800 beneficiaries received agricultural inputs under the programme, aimed at supporting farmers and strengthening economic activities at the grassroots.
Adamu, who is a governorship hopeful in the state, said private and community-based interventions should complement government programmes rather than be perceived as attempts to compete with public authorities.
“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. So let them not think that we are competing with them. No. We are only contributing our own quota,” he said.
Development Is Everyone’s Responsibility
The former police chief said the responsibility for development should not rest solely on government, stressing that individuals with the capacity to assist their communities should be encouraged to contribute to society.
According to him, additional support from individuals, philanthropists, businesses and community leaders could make a significant difference, particularly in areas where immediate intervention is required.
Adamu said greater cooperation between government and citizens would produce better results if community interventions were not interpreted through the lens of political rivalry.
“Government has its responsibilities, but citizens who have the capacity to help also have a role to play,” he said.
He urged stakeholders to focus less on who receives credit for development initiatives and more on ensuring that ordinary citizens benefit from such interventions.
He noted that private and community interventions could complement government efforts in critical sectors, including agriculture, education, healthcare, youth empowerment, infrastructure and humanitarian assistance.
Adamu Advocates Service-Oriented Leadership
With political activities ahead of the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election gathering momentum, Adamu also emphasised the importance of service beyond the occupation of public office.
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He said effective leadership should involve partnership and shared responsibility among government, traditional institutions, businesses, community organisations and individuals.
According to him, the ultimate beneficiaries of such collaboration should be the people.
“When everyone contributes their quota, the people become the ultimate beneficiaries,” Adamu said.