Bauchi State Courts South East Investors at Enugu Investment Roadshow

From Paul Orude Bauchi 

In a bold move to unlock new economic opportunities and attract strategic partnerships, the Bauchi State Government on Wednesday hosted the South East edition of its Economic and Investment Summit Roadshow at De’Castle Resort, GRA Enugu.

The high-level event, themed “Rebuilding a Resilient Economy: Optimizing Investment and Partnerships,” is part of a nationwide campaign to position Bauchi as a leading destination for both local and international investment.

Representing Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed was the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Aminu Hammayo, who led a strong delegation of top government officials and technical partners to the summit. In his keynote address, Hammayo emphasized Governor Mohammed’s unwavering commitment to building an economy anchored on private sector participation, infrastructure expansion, and agricultural transformation.

“Bauchi State under Governor Bala Mohammed has become a land of opportunity,” the SSG said. “We have opened up our state through improved security, ease of doing business, tax incentives, massive infrastructure, and access to land and natural resources. The South East, known for its entrepreneurial drive, is a strategic partner in our economic vision.”

The event brought together a diverse array of stakeholders including industrialists, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors from across the South East. Participants expressed keen interest in sectors such as agro-processing, renewable energy, solid minerals, ICT, construction, and tourism.

Chairman of the occasion and former Minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo, praised the Bauchi State Government’s proactive approach to investment. “What we see in Bauchi is political will, infrastructure readiness, and a real commitment to investor support. Our companies are ready to explore opportunities in mechanized farming and processing in Bauchi,” he stated.

Echoing this sentiment, Dr. Ifedi Okwenna, Executive Secretary of the South East Business and Investment Summit, commended the leadership of Governor Mohammed for creating an investment-friendly environment. “Bauchi is not just talking; they are doing the work. This gives us confidence to partner with them,” he said.

A key highlight of the summit was a multimedia presentation led by Professor Murtala Sagagi, Chairman of the Bauchi State Investment Summit Committee, and Hon. Salis Gamawa, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry. The presentation showcased the state’s investment-ready sectors and documented several success stories from existing ventures in the region.

Participants were also treated to interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and one-on-one investment matchmaking engagements between Bauchi State officials and interested South East investors.

Other top officials present included Hon. Zakariya Sale, Chairman, House Committee on Commerce and Industry; Hajiya Amina Katagum, Commissioner for Budget and Planning; Hon. Yahuza Adamu Ningi, Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor; Hajiya Ladi Katagun; Mohammed Kabir Sizwe, Director-General of Markets, Parks, and Terminals; and Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor.

As the roadshow continues across other geopolitical zones, the Bauchi State Government reaffirmed its determination to transform the state into the commercial and industrial hub of North East Nigeria through sustained investor engagement, public-private collaboration, and visionary leadership