INVESTJIGAWA SHOWCASES STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS AT 4TH AfSNET INVESTMENT CONFERENCE IN KISUMU, KENYA
InvestJigawa participated in the 4th African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Investment Conference, held at the Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu, Kenya, from 25th to 27th November, 2024. The conference, a collaboration between African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Kisumu County of Kenya, and United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa), had as its theme “Leveraging the AfCFTA for Sustainable Trade and Investment: A Development Pathway for African Sub-Sovereigns,” which underscored the vast potential of collaborative trade and investment across Africa.
The event kicked off with a high-impact training session facilitated by Financial Times’ fDi Intelligence and CITD Miami, where participants explored advanced investment promotion strategies, market trends, and best practices in attracting foreign direct investments. This training equipped the InvestJigawa team with cutting-edge insights to position Jigawa State as a competitive investment hub under the AfCFTA framework. The team also gained actionable knowledge in investor targeting, project packaging, and global market dynamics to strengthen Jigawa’s appeal to investors.
On the third day, the Director General of InvestJigawa, Hajiya Furera Isma Jumare delivered a presentation – a case study of Jigawa State, showcasing the state’s transformative journey and the potentials in various sectors. Key highlights included Jigawa’s vast agricultural resources, its Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs), and renewable energy opportunities driven by abundant solar resources. She also detailed strategic infrastructure projects like the Gagarawa Industrial Park and the Maigatari Export Processing Zone, designed to drive industrial growth, create jobs, and attract sustainable investments. InvestJigawa also actively participated in nettworking sessions, engaging with stakeholders to discuss partnerships that align with Jigawa’s strategic goals. The discussions focused on fostering agricultural innovation, expanding renewable energy projects, and leveraging AfCFTA to increase cross-border trade.
The conference also featured notable figures such as H.E. William Ruto, President of Kenya, who highlighted the importance of regional collaboration under the AfCFTA. H.E. Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, Governor of Kisumu County, emphasized the role of local governments in driving economic growth, while H.E. Dauda Lawal, Governor of Zamfara State, shared insights into the development of regional economic frameworks. Other key figures present included the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, Chairman and President of Afreximbank, Professor benedict Oramah, and the Secretary General of UCLG Africa Mr. Jean Pierre Elong Mbassi.
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