The deputy governor of Bauchi state, Mohamed Auwal Jatau, has urged both local and international investors to consider moving to the state, assuring that security is strong and there have been no internal or external conflicts or disturbances threatening the peace of the state.
Jatau made this appeal at the Bauchi state economic and investment roadshow summit in Abuja, themed “rebuilding a resilient economy.”
The objectives include planning for investment, optimising investment, and fostering partnerships, all aimed at bringing together key stakeholders from across domestic and international communities.
According to Jatau, the summit will take place in October 2025 in Bauchi state.
The roadshow aims to raise awareness nationwide to attract investors. The state development plan for 2024-2033 aligns with the national development agenda and the sustainable development goals of the state.
He said, “It has become imperative for the state government to leverage on the abundance of resources in agriculture, livestock, mineral resources, oil and gas and its large capital base by inviting investors, knowing that harnessing these resources will be beneficial to all foreign and local investors and the country in general.
“The Bauchi state government has embarked on a lot of projects, like expanding the road network, providing access roads to the communities with the basic social services required. This is to create a trajectory of sustainable development and prosperity for the state and the country at large. Which is why we are planning to hold the Bauchi state summit.
“The summit is to showcase investment opportunities through exhibitions. To promote the growth of SMEs in the state and ensure facilitations to market through partnership. To foster communication by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU and creation of joint ventures.
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Speaking with the organiser of the roadshow, Hajia Ladi Katagum, she said the roadshow will take place in three states, Abuja, Enugu and Lagos.
The idea is to draw attention to the state with all its potential. “Investment in Bauchi is safe because presently it is one of the safest states in the country”.
The state is safe because the government and the people have been proactive on security issues, and the people are very involved in protecting lives and property. This is the reason for the peace and quiet in the state. Bauchi has a lot of mineral resources, including oil and agriculture. We need the world to know that we have untapped resources in Bauchi; there, investors from far and near are welcome.