INVESTJIGAWA QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES – 1ST QUARTER 2021

In the first quarter of 2021 we concluded the development of our five-year strategic plan which will underpin our activities subsequently. We continued working with FCDO-LINKS on strengthening our communication activities with a marketing communication training and the development of our communication strategy. On stakeholder engagement, we organised two stakeholder consultation session; with the organised private sector (OPS) and federal government MDAs. We also met with Jigawa Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (JICCIMA) on potential areas of collaboration.

We also continued engaging with investors, visiting to Malam Alu Farms GCC Vangaurd Granite factory with members of the National Economic Council (NEC). We had two meetings with Sonia Foods Limited, a company establishing a tomato paste factory in Jigawa State, and CBN, and attended the flag off of 900ha rice out-grower scheme by M&A’s Greenery Ltd & Silvex International Ltd, a visit they subsequently reciprocated to discuss the deepening of their investments in the state. We also met with Saud Integrated Network Company Limited, who are interested in leasing of the Jigawa State-owned Jigawa Cassava Products Limited.

The highlight of the quarter was our hosting in March, of Pro-Jigawa- The Investors’ Roundtable in Abuja, a roundtable aimed at creating more visibility for Jigawa State and wooing more investors. More than eighty investors and other stakeholders attended the event.