Lagos: Bauchi State has set its sights on inclusive prosperity with the launch of a bold investment summit aimed at transforming the region into a magnet for capital, innovation, and sustainable development.
Unveiled in Lagos, on Thursday, August 21, by Governor Bala Mohammed, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, the summit—scheduled for October 8–9—will spotlight Bauchi’s vast economic potential across agriculture, solid minerals, ICT, and renewable energy, while fostering strategic partnerships with both local and international investors.
He described the summit with the theme, “Rebuilding a Resilient Economy: Optimising Investment and Partnerships”, as a turning point in positioning the state as a leading investment destination.
“Growth is not an end in itself. Serving the human person and his overall well-being should constitute the be-all and end-all of our investment choices.
“Our vision is prosperity that is inclusive, sustainable, and felt in the daily lives of our people,” he said.
The governor said the summit would showcase economic opportunities of the state, promote private sector participation, and foster collaborations with both local and international investors.
Mohammed stressed the importance of partnerships with Lagos, which he described as the heartbeat of Nigeria’s economy.
He expressed optimism that the summit would attract fresh capital inflows, create jobs, and transform the state into a centre of shared prosperity.
“This is not just about business; it is about creating jobs, reducing poverty, and giving our people a better quality of life,” he said.
Also, Alhaji Mohammed Gamawa, Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Investment, added that Bauchi was positioning itself as a hub for investment across livestock, agriculture, solid minerals, ICT, and renewable energy.
According to him, the foresight of the governor in creating the Ministry of Livestock Development demonstrates a commitment to strengthening food security and boosting poultry, dairy, and aquaculture production beyond local consumption into exports.
“We are deliberately building capacity around the livestock value chain, not only for local needs but also for export development,” Gamawa said.
He added that Bauchi had been selected as a proposed site for a Special Oil and Gas Free Economic Zone in Kolmani, following hydrocarbon exploration by the NNPC, a project expected to strengthen industrial linkages and open up new opportunities.
On solid minerals, Gamawa said Bauchi was endowed with over 100 documented deposits, including limestone, kaolin, gold, zinc, and iron ore, while ongoing discoveries continue to expand the state’s mining potential.
He stressed that the government aimed to move beyond artisanal mining into large-scale industrial processing for global competitiveness.
He also highlighted Bauchi’s youthful and vibrant population, strong ICT policies, renewable energy prospects, and infrastructural projects in markets, housing, and security, which he said provided an enabling environment for investors.
