By Khalid Idris Doya Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has positioned the state as a premier destination for global inves...
By Khalid Idris Doya
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has positioned the state as a premier destination for global investment, highlighting its vast opportunities in agriculture, energy, tourism, solid minerals, infrastructure, and industrial processing zones.
Speaking at the 8th edition of the Financing Investment and Trade in Africa (FITA2025) held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center in Tunis, the Governor’s investment pitch drew widespread interest.
Several CEOs and financiers expressed commitment to participate in the upcoming Bauchi State International Investment Summit scheduled for July 2025.
According to a statement issued Friday 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, organised by the Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC), hosted over 2,000 participants from more than 60 countries, including heads of state, ministers, CEOs, investors, and development partners. The event also marked TABC’s 10th anniversary and was held under the High Patronage of the President of Tunisia.
Apart from the summit, Governor Bala signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TABC to strengthen cooperation in investment promotion, technology transfer, and sustainable economic development.
He also visited several Tunis-based factories in agribusiness and light manufacturing, securing preliminary commitments from firms planning to establish operations in Bauchi State.
In addition to plenary engagements, the Governor held productive bilateral meetings with key stakeholders, including Senator Sadiq Umar, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi (MD of NEPZA), the Minister of Tourism from Madagascar, the Deputy Minister of Tourism from Ghana, and various development finance institutions. His strategic one-on-one B2B and B2G sessions yielded concrete outcomes and follow-up action plans.
Governor Bala’s participation at FITA2025 further elevated Bauchi’s profile as Africa’s Next Frontier for Inclusive Investment, anchored by the 'My Bauchi Project' Phases I & II, his administration is driving forward a vision of innovation, enterprise, and inclusive growth.
Gidado added that, 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. FITA2025 has set a new standard for global partnerships, and Bauchi has risen to the occasion with purpose and promise.
The governor was accompanied by a high-powered delegation that included Dr. Aminu Hassan Gamawa (Chief of Staff), Alhaji Yahuza Adamu Ningi (Chief Economic Adviser), Hon. Zakariya Sale Maigero (Chairman, House Committee on Commerce), the Senior Special Assistant on Strategy to the Governor, and selected entrepreneurs. Their active participation underscored Bauchi’s commitment to strategic leadership and economic transformation.
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