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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 [...]

“On September 1st, 2023 InvestJigawa, led by its Director General Furera Jumare, had a meeting with AFEX Nigeria and discussed a potential partnership to promote working with MSMEs for productivity improvement,  Infrastructure development, and also to explore other investment opportunities in key areas that will address food security.  The meeting resolved that a financing mechanism and concept note will be jointly developed to guide value addition in agriculture and climate-smart Investment.”

“On September 1st, 2023 InvestJigawa, led by its Director General Furera Jumare, had a meeting with AFEX Nigeria and discussed a potential partnership to promote working with MSMEs for productivity improvement,  Infrastructure development, and also to explore other investment opportunities in key areas that will address food security.  The meeting resolved that a financing mechanism and concept note will be jointly developed to guide value addition in agriculture and climate-smart Investment.”

InvestJigawa, under the leadership of its Director General, Furera Jumare, held a virtual meeting with Camford Energy on August 31, 2023. The primary objective of the meeting was to discuss potential financing opportunities for investors looking to expand their businesses, with a specific focus on the agriculture and energy sectors within the state. During the meeting, it was agreed that efforts would be made to identify credible investors and establish connections with the company to facilitate access to financial [...]

On the 1st of September, 2023, the Investment appraisal committee of InvestJigawa had a meeting with Mafa Rice Mills Limited, at InvestJigawa conference room, and discussed its investment proposal of a large scale mechanized rice irrigation project. This initiative aims to empower the local populace by transferring technology and skills as well as boosting rice production in the State.

8TH AUGUST 2023: TEAM FROM NIGERIA EXPORT PROCESSING ZONES AUTHORITY (NEPZA) VISITS MAIGATARI EPZ

Sequel to the working visit to Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) on 2nd August 2023 by Jigawa State Governor His Excellency Mallam Umar Namadi, a team from the agency, led by Engineer David Balami, was on Tuesday 8th August at the Maigatari Export Processing Zone in Jigawa State to assess the infrastructure status of the EPZ. Joined on the inspection were officials of the Jigawa State Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Cooperatives and Tourism and InvestJigawa, led by the [...]