Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commended the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and Core International for their strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating investments into the state through technology-driven project profiling and data generation.

The commendation came as the state, through its investment arm — the Nasarawa State Investment and Development Agency (NASIDA) — hosted a high-level working visit from the NIPC and Core International, a global consultancy specialising in natural resource mapping and investment promotion.

The engagement, which focused on the use of advanced digital tools to attract investors, explored the deployment of the i-MINE digital platform to strengthen data generation, improve project preparation, and enhance investment visibility across Nasarawa’s economic sectors.

As part of the data-driven approach, Core International will deploy Thermovision (TVT) technology to conduct large-scale exploration and mapping of the state’s mineral resources. The technology will generate three-dimensional (3D) models of mineral deposits and identify zones rich in solid minerals, helping to de-risk projects and provide credible data for potential investors.

Speaking during the courtesy visit to Government House, Lafia, Governor Sule applauded the collaboration and reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to provide a conducive environment for investors.

“The state is investable — in agriculture, mining, and now oil and gas,” the governor said. “We are fully prepared to welcome all investors committed to Nasarawa’s development. This partnership with NASIDA, NIPC and Core International is a forward-looking step toward unlocking the state’s full potential.”

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Also speaking, Archi Troko, platform director at Core International, described the engagement with NASIDA as highly productive, noting that the mission identified key pressure points in project preparation and proffered immediate solutions.

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“Our mission is clear — to optimise and support state investment efforts,” Troko stated. “Nasarawa State is demonstrating the proactive leadership needed to attract serious capital, and we are committed to supporting its deliverables.”

The visit culminated in the selection of high-profile projects from Nasarawa that will form part of a national investment programme, designed to attract both public and private sector funding into strategic projects across Nigeria.

The NIPC–Core International working mission will continue to other states as part of a broader initiative to strengthen Nigeria’s investment readiness through technology and global outreach.

 

Ruth Tene, Assistant Editor, Agric/Solid Minerals/INEC Ruth Tene is an award-winning journalist with over 15 years experience in developmental reporting across several newsrooms, as a reporter, editor and other managerial roles. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Maiduguri among several other certifications She has attended several trainings and certifications both locally and internationally and has been recognized for her impactful work in humanitarian reporting, receiving the Gold Award for Humanitarian Services from the Amazing Grace Foundation. She is also a recipient of the Home Alliance Fellowship, reflecting her commitment to fostering a more humane, safer and more sustainable planet. An active member of professional journalism bodies, Ruth is affiliated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), and the Agricultural Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ACAN), where she continues to advocate for excellence, ethical reporting, and development-focused journalism.

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