Bauchi has over 60 solid minerals, untapped investment opportunities — Gov Mohammed
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State says the state has over 60 solid minerals and numerous untapped investment opportunities, calling on prospective investors to take advantage of the vast potential. He stated that Bauchi had created a business-friendly environment through a series of reforms and infrastructure upgrades designed to attract both local and foreign investment. […]
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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State says the state has over 60 solid minerals and numerous untapped investment opportunities, calling on prospective investors to take advantage of the vast potential.
He stated that Bauchi had created a business-friendly environment through a series of reforms and infrastructure upgrades designed to attract both local and foreign investment.
Governor Mohammed made this known over the weekend in Kano during the final leg of the state’s investment roadshow, held ahead of Bauchi’s maiden Economic and Investment Summit scheduled for October.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, the governor said, “We are appealing to investors to explore the untapped opportunities in Bauchi State, especially in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, livestock, and ICT.”
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He emphasized the administration’s efforts to close infrastructure gaps, particularly in road networks, and underscored the importance of security in fostering a stable and welcoming investment climate.
Governor Mohammed described Bauchi as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, positioning it as a prime destination for sustainable investment.
The Kano roadshow, which followed similar events in Abuja, Lagos, and Enugu, attracted a large turnout of northern business moguls and entrepreneurs. It represents a strategic effort to showcase Bauchi’s economic potential to the broader northern business community.
Chairman of the Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit, Professor Murtala Sagagi, highlighted the state’s vast landmass and abundant investment prospects. He revealed that 180 sub-sectors have been identified for investment, with 15 sectors fully prepared for immediate takeoff.
“If you take Sesame alone, Bauchi is one of the largest producers. In Gadar Maiwa market alone, over ₦5 billion worth of Sesame is sold annually. Yet, we export it raw without tapping into its value chain,” Professor Sagagi lamented.
Also speaking at the event, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Shehu Wada Sagagi, called for deeper inter-state collaboration between Bauchi and Kano, noting their shared history of trade and economic ties.
He announced Kano’s plans to establish a gold market to process raw gold mined in neighboring states, including Bauchi, rather than exporting it unrefined.
Daily Trust reports that Bauchi investment summit targets key sectors such as agriculture, solid minerals, energy, ICT, manufacturing, tourism, and infrastructure development, with the ultimate goal of transforming the state into Nigeria’s next major investment hub.