Bauchi Govt τconcludes arrangement to host Investment Summit
By Abbas Usman, Bauchi
The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has re-iterated his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment that will attract both local and international investors ahead of the forthcoming Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit (Bauchi Roadshow).
Governor Bala Mohammed while speaking at the Community Engagement Interactive Session held at the New Banquet Hall of the Government House Bauchi yesterday, said the summit was designed to review the state’s economic potential, determine the contribution of the private sector to its expansion, and integrate Bauchi’s economy into broader national and global markets.
He stated that “Growth is not an end in itself”, acknowledging that as critical stakeholders, there’s a need to go beyond figures and ensure that growth translates into tangible impact on the lives of the people.
The Governor emphasized Bauchi’s comparative advantages, including a population of over 10 million, 60 to 70 percent of whom are youths as well as abundant natural resources that, if processed locally, would strengthen the value chain and create jobs.
He explained the importance of forging mutually beneficial partnerships based on fairness, respect, and shared prosperity, noting that while investors bring capital and technology, Bauchi offers unique opportunities and resources.
He further highlighted reforms undertaken by his administration to ease doing business, including improving land registration processes, strengthening security, fighting corruption, and ensuring transparency in government dealings.
Governor Mohammed re- assured stakeholders of the state’s determination to establish appropriate legal frameworks to safeguard investments, protect investors, and encourage more productive ventures.
He pointed major strides made in the last six years under his administration in improving critical infrastructure, governance institutions, and social stability, all of which he said are responsible for the foundation of economic transformation in the state.
The Community Engagement Session brought together business leaders, financiers, political stakeholders, traditional rulers, and civil society representatives, ahead of the Bauchi Roadshow scheduled as a precursor to the state’s Economic and Investment Summit.
The interactive session, featured local investors, entrepreneurs and business stakeholders from within Bauchi State, where participants raised critical concerns around safety, investment assurances, and what would distinguish the Bauchi Economic and Investment Summit from similar gatherings elsewhere.
Our Correspondent reports that the highlight of the forum was presentations of goodwill messages from key dignitaries, including the Hon. Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon.Muhammad Salis Gamawa, Dr. Sale Toro, the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, and the Emir of Bauchi, Dr Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu, who all commended governor Bala Mohammed for fulfilling his campaign promises to the people of Bauchi State and expressed support for the state government’s drive to make Bauchi a prime investment destination.
