Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, to inaugurate the 2026 Jigawa Investment Summit, a two-day event aimed at attracting local and international investment into key sectors of the state’s economy.
Shettima, who is the Special Guest of Honour, landed at the Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi International Airport on Wednesday and was received by Governor Umar Namadi, Deputy Governor Aminu Gumel, and the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Garo.
Also present to welcome the Vice President were the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, members of the Jigawa State Executive Council and other senior government officials.
The summit, scheduled to run from July 1 to July 2, is themed “Unlocking Opportunities: Driving Sustainable Growth for a Better Jigawa.”
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Shettima is expected to officially declare the summit open and lead high-level engagements involving policymakers, development partners, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and industry leaders on strategies to unlock investment opportunities across the state.
The event forms part of the Jigawa State Government’s efforts to promote economic transformation, attract private sector investment and create sustainable employment opportunities.
Jigawa State Commissioner for Information, Sagir Musa, said the summit would spotlight investment opportunities in agriculture, renewable energy, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), light manufacturing, education and healthcare.
He noted that the state government is committed to mobilising investments that will accelerate agricultural transformation while harnessing alternative energy resources to drive sustainable development.
Musa added that discussions would also explore ways to strengthen MSMEs as catalysts for industrialisation and deepen public-private partnerships in the education and health sectors.
“Jigawa State is blessed with vast economic potential, a peaceful business environment, fertile agricultural land, an energetic youth population and growing infrastructure that position our state as a prime destination for local and international investors,” he said.
The investment summit is expected to provide a platform for investors and development partners to explore business opportunities capable of accelerating economic growth and long-term development in Jigawa State.
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