"FITA2025: Bauchi State Emerges as Premier Investment Destination"

By Idris Khalid Doya 

Bauchi State has taken a significant step towards becoming a premier destination for global investment, with Governor Bala Mohammed signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC) to strengthen cooperation in investment promotion, technology transfer, and sustainable economic development.

The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the 8th edition of the Financing Investment and Trade in Africa (FITA2025) held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center in Tunis. Governor Mohammed's presentation at the summit drew widespread interest, with several CEOs and financiers expressing commitment to participate in the upcoming Bauchi State International Investment Summit scheduled for July 2025.

According to a statement issued by Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Bala Mohammed's presentation was one of the summit's most impactful. "FITA2025 has set a new standard for global partnerships, and Bauchi has risen to the occasion with purpose and promise," Gidado added.

The Governor's investment pitch highlighted Bauchi's vast opportunities in agriculture, energy, tourism, solid minerals, infrastructure, and industrial processing zones. He also held productive bilateral meetings with key stakeholders, including Senator Sadiq Umar, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi (MD of NEPZA), and various development finance institutions.

To sustain the momentum, the Bauchi State Government will establish a FITA2025 Outcomes Implementation Unit within the Bauchi State Investment Promotion Agency. This unit will coordinate MoU implementation, track investment leads, and support planning for the July 2025 Investment Summit. A public report will also be released to ensure transparency and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

The Government of Bauchi State extended its gratitude to the Tunisian Ambassador to Nigeria for his support in facilitating this strategic engagement. Governor Bala was accompanied by a high-powered delegation that included Dr. Aminu Hassan Gamawa (Chief of Staff), Alhaji Yahuza Adamu Ningi (Chief Economic Adviser), and selected entrepreneurs, underscoring Bauchi's commitment to strategic leadership and economic transformation.