By Muhd D Haidar
Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing reforms that enhance the ease of doing business, improve critical infrastructure, and provide a secure and enabling environment for investment.
The Governor made the assurance whilehosting the J-INVEST 2026 Investors’ Dinner that bring together leading investors, captains of industry, development partners, business executives, diplomats, and senior government officials for an evening of strategic engagement and collaboration held atBanquet Hall of the Government House, Dutse.
Malam Namadi reinforcing the state’s vision of leveraging strategic partnerships to drive inclusive economic growth and position Jigawa as a preferred destination for domestic and foreign investment, saying the J-INVEST 2026 served as a high-level platform for networking, dialogue, and partnership building aimed at strengthening investor confidence and unlocking the state’s immense investment opportunities.
He stressed that sustainable economic growth would be achieved through strong partnerships between government, investors, development partners, and the business community.He highlighted Jigawa’s strategic advantages, abundant natural resources, youthful workforce, and investor-friendly policies, describing the state as one of Nigeria’s emerging investment destinations.
Governor Namadi invited both local and international investors to seize the numerous opportunities available, assuring them of his administration’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and sustained support for businesses.
Throughout the evening, participants exchanged ideas, forged new partnerships, and explored collaborative opportunities expected to stimulate industrialization, expand enterprise development, create jobs, and improve the livelihoods of the people of Jigawa State.
He said: “With the summit drawing to a close, stakeholders expressed optimism that the relationships built and commitments made during the engagements would translate into tangible investments capable of accelerating Jigawa State’s economic transformation and delivering lasting prosperity for its people”.
Hotpen reports that, the gathering underscored the Jigawa State Government’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment by fostering direct interaction between policymakers and the private sector. Participants engaged in discussions on investment prospects across priority sectors.
Imcluding agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy, solid minerals, infrastructure, healthcare, technology, and agro-processing, while exploring practical pathways for increasing private sector participation in the state’s economic development.
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