Yearly Archives - 2023

INVESTJIGAWA HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL INVESTORS’ DINNER

On 12th December 2023, InvestJigawa hosted its 2nd Annual Investors’ dinner at the Banquet Hall, Government House Dutse. Attended by a diverse group of stakeholders – from the private sector, policy makers, to service providers, this year’s dinner was a testament to the power of partnership and collaboration. It provided a platform for dialogue, allowing InvestJigawa to bridge gaps between the private sector, policy makers, and service providers. Through these interactions, the agency aims to create an environment where [...]

INVESTJIGAWA HOSTS MEETING WITH THE ORGANISED PRIVATE SECTOR ON HOW TO SUPPORT MSMEs FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

On 12th December 2023, InvestJigawa hosted a meeting with the Organized Private Sector which focused on the theme "Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Support for Sustainable Growth". The meeting aimed to discuss challenges encountered by MSMEs and explore viable solutions for fostering their sustainable growth. The panel discussion showcased prominent individuals, including Hassan Hashim of Hasinah Confectionary & Restaurant, Alfred Oladije of CoAmana Market Limited, Muhammad Zakar representing the National Association of Small Scale & Medium Enterprises (NASME), Mohammed [...]

INVESTJIGAWA HOLDS SEMINAR FOR MSMEs, ON VALUE ADDITION FOR EXPORT

On 28th November, 2023 InvestJigawa, under the leadership of its Director General, Hajiya Furera Jumare, organised a seminar for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jigawa State. Held at the Manpower Development Institute, Dutse the event and centred around the theme "Value Addition for Export”. The primary objective was to enlighten MSMEs about the advantages of incorporating value into agricultural commodities, improving incomes, generating employment, and to maximise profit through export of finished or semi-finished goods. Resource persons included [...]

INVESTJIGAWA ATTENDS 6TH NIGERIA DIASPORA INVESTMENT SUMMIT (NDIS) – NOVEMBER 13-15, 2023

Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency (InvestJigawa) participated in the 6th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit which had as its theme “New Vistas, New Aspirations, New Visions: The Diaspora and National Development”. The summit's thematic focus was investments in areas such as agribusiness, health, education, manufacturing, and real estate. InvestJigawa, represented by Nafi’u Halilu, Head of Investment Facilitation and Usman Saudi, Technical Assistant Investor Relations, interacted with potential investors, and noted the promising opportunity for Jigawa State in partnering with the [...]

INVESTJIGAWA FACILITATES MEETING BETWEEN L&Z COMPANY LIMITED AND HOST COMMUNITY TO FOSTER COOPERATION

On November 13, 2023, as part of its aftercare services and led by its Secretary/Legal Adviser Muhammed Tahir, InvestJigawa facilitated a meeting between officials of L & Z Company Limited and the host community of Waza in Birnin Kudu Local Government. The objective of the meeting was to foster cooperation between the investor and the host community for the mutual benefit of all stakeholders. Chaired by the District Head of Birnin Kudu, Alhaji Hassan Jibrin, the meeting underscored the [...]

PROPOSED COLLABORATION BETWEEN JIGAWA STATE GOVERNMENT AND NIGERIA INCENTIVE-BASED RISK SHARING SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL LENDING (NIRSAL) PLC. TO FACILITATE JIGAWA AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMMES

The Vendors Identification and Selection Sub-Committee of the Committee on Wheat Programme, led by the Director General InvestJigawa, met with NIRSAL on 6th and 7th of November 2023 to discuss a proposed partnership on the Federal Government/Jigawa State Wheat Programme. NIRSAL, a key player in agricultural financing, brings a wealth of experience in the risk-sharing model. The proposed partnership is strategic, and aims to ensure timely and reliable input supply and distribution to farmers, a robust monitoring process, and [...]

JIGAWA STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS VISIT INPUT SUPPLIERS IN RESPECT OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT/JIGAWA STATE GOVERNMENT WHEAT PROGRAMME

The State Vendor Identification and Selection Sub-committee for the Federal Government/Jigawa State Government embarked on site visits on 9th November 2023 to SD Agro, Abjar Fertilizer, NB Fertilizer, Lion Heart Fertilzer, Zango Enterprise, and Tori Global Mandate Limited, in Kano State, and Hadejia LGA of Jigawa State.  The team included Director General InvestJigawa and chairman of the sub-committee, Special Adviser on Cluster Farming, and InvestJigawa’s Head of Investment Facilitation. The visits aimed at ascertaining the production capacities and quality [...]

COLLABORATION BETWEEN JIGAWA STATE GOVERNMENT AND BUREAU FOR PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (BPE) ON ASSETS OPTIMIZATION

The committee set up by His Excellency the Governor of Jigawa State on state asset register development to enable the optimisation of state-owned assets, of which InvestJigawa is a member, is making significant strides with the invaluable support of Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE). On 9th November 2023, training was conducted by a team from BPE and the State Accountant General, for relevant officers of state MDAs to deepen their understanding of the asset registration process and enable accurate [...]

2ND NOVEMBER 2023: INSPECTION OF ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF FUMIGATION CHAMBER AT MAIGATARI EXPORT PROCESSING ZONE

Officials from InvestJigawa and the State Due Process and Project Monitoring Bureau were at Maigatari Export Processing Zone (EPZ) on November 2, 2023 to assess progress regarding the ongoing construction of a fumigation chamber by the State, and ensure adherence to project timelines. The progress so far showcases significant strides towards the completion of the project within the stipulated time. With the development, and Jigawa State being the number one producer of hibiscus in Nigeria, the goal of the State [...]

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