Monthly Archives - March 2024

On 27th March 2024, InvestJigawa held a meeting with representatives from Mellon de Company Limited and Sahel Lode Integrated Nigerian Limited. The purpose of the meeting was to present a proposal to initiate a technical partnership between the Jigawa State Government, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), and Industrial Economic, Incorporated (IEc). The team, led by Mustafa Abubakar, CEO of Sahel Lode, presented a technical partnership proposal themed "Leveraging Climate Resilient Investment Facility" (AFRI-RES). The proposal aims to [...]

On March 26, 2024, the Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi, welcomed the Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, and her delegation to the government house in Dutse. During the working visit, Mrs. Ayeni briefed Governor Namadi on NEPC's initiative to set up an Export Processing Center in the state, emphasizing President Tinubu's dedication to fostering the non-oil economy and agriculture. Mrs. Ayeni revealed NEPC's strategy to boost production capacity, enhance services, educate [...]

On March 22, 2023, Ayokanmi Ayuba, the Interim Country Director for Nigeria, led a delegation from TechnoServe to engage with InvestJigawa. The visit aimed to explore potential areas of engagement and collaboration within TechnoServe’s scope of activities. The primary focus of the discussion was to enhance market access, particularly in support of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). TechnoServe is a highly-rated non-profit organization committed to alleviating poverty.

On Thursday, March 22, 2024, InvestJigawa participated in the official commissioning of boreholes and water reservoirs for cattle at the Waza community in Birni Kudu LGA. This event was part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment of L&Z Integrated Farms Ltd, in collaboration with the Nigerian Dairy Development Program (NDDP), under the ongoing Advancing Local Dairy Development in Nigeria (ALDDN) initiative. The ALDDN initiative is designed to improve the livelihoods, productivity, nutrition, and empowerment of smallholder women dairy farmers [...]

On the 21st of March 2024, following a courtesy visit to the Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi, officials from the British High Commission in Nigeria and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO) Propcom program held a meeting with InvestJigawa. The InvestJigawa team, led by its Director General, Hajiya Furera Isma Jumare, discussed prospects and challenges in investment promotion with the team led by Mrs. Martine Sobey. The focus of the discussion was on agriculture, renewable energy, and [...]

On 19th March, 2024 InvestJigawa held a meeting with focal persons from various Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Jigawa State to acquaint them on the mandate and activities of the agency and the roles they are expected to play in investment promotion and facilitation. The aim is to close any communication gap with the agencies and forge a common alliance towards effective investment facilitation and investor relationship.

On March 12, 2024, His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Jigawa State and Chairman of InvestJigawa Governing Council, Engineer Aminu Usman, along with his team, visited the GNA project site in Gagarawa Local Government Area. Their purpose was to assess the progress and challenges of the project in Jigawa State. The project director, Mr. Wilkins Lam, and his team warmly received the Deputy Governor. During the visit, the GNA team provided an overview of the project and discussed the future [...]

Earlier today, InvestJigawa held a virtual meeting with Dantata Foods and Allied Products Limited (DFAP) to deliberate on project requirements and strategies for advancing their proposed Cotton, Groundnut, and Maize Value Chain Project in Jigawa State. The project aims to strengthen the Cotton, groundnut, and maize value chain within Jigawa State. Key components include enhancing productivity, increasing income levels, and establishing processing facilities. By producing high-quality seeds and constructing processing plants, the project seeks to drive economic growth and benefit [...]

InvestJigawa, the Jigawa State’s Livestock Committee, and Dar Alhalal Nigeria recently concluded a productive 3-day site visit from March 4th to 6th. During this visit, the team meticulously explored four grazing reserves and three Livestock Investigation and Breeding Centers (LIBCs) across the Gumel, Hadejia, Kazaure, and Ringim emirates in Jigawa State. The exciting prospect of transforming these sites into a Halal Meat Hub is becoming increasingly evident. This initiative holds great promise for the region, potentially enhancing local livelihoods and [...]