Byline: Khalid Idris Doya
Bauchi State, Nigeria - (Series News Online)
The Bauchi State Government is set to host the second phase of its 'Economic and Investment Summit Roadshow' in Enugu State, aimed at attracting local and international investors. This initiative follows the successful inaugural event held earlier this month in Abuja. Mukhtar Gidado, Abuja.
The Enugu Roadshow, themed "Rebuilding a Resilient Economy: Optimizing Investment and Partnership," is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at De’Castle Resort, GRA Enugu. It is anticipated to attract business leaders, prospective investors, development partners, and members of the diplomatic community. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, stated, "The event aims to deepen investor confidence in Bauchi’s vast economic potential and forge strategic partnerships to drive sustainable growth."
Governor Bala Mohammed will be represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, who will be accompanied by key members of the State Executive Council and technocrats from Bauchi’s investment and development sectors. Gidado acknowledged, "Governor Bala Mohammed, who has been a consistent advocate for inclusive economic development, will be represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Aminu Hammayo."
Bauchi State, located in the North East region of Nigeria, is richly endowed with natural and human resources, offering promising opportunities in solid minerals, agriculture, tourism, housing, and technology. Notable mineral deposits include limestone, gypsum, kaolin, granite, and gold. Gidado noted, "Bauchi is rich in commercially viable solid minerals and remains open to exploration and mining investments under our investor-friendly policies."
The state also boasts vast tracts of arable land, water bodies like Rivers Jama’are and Dindima, and favorable agro-ecological conditions, making it prime for agricultural investments in crop farming, aquaculture, livestock, and agro-processing. Gidado emphasized the tourism potential of the state, saying, "Ongoing urban renewal projects, alongside an expanding public-private partnership (PPP) model, have opened new opportunities in infrastructure, housing, renewable energy, and industrial development. Bauchi’s innovation ecosystem is also growing rapidly, with youth-led tech hubs emerging across the state."
Governor Mohammed reiterated his administration’s commitment to economic diversification, regulatory reform, and investor protection, stating, "Bauchi is open for business. We have the resources, the right policies, and the political will to support investment. The Enugu Roadshow is an opportunity to connect with partners who can harness our economic potential."
According to Gidado, the Bauchi State Government is extending an open invitation to investors, business leaders, and development stakeholders across the South-East and beyond to attend the Enugu Roadshow and explore partnership opportunities that drive inclusive growth and prosperity.
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