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 [...]
On March 6, 2024, a meeting was convened at the conference room of the Deputy Governor’s office, chaired by His Excellency Deputy Governor and Chairman of InvestJigawa Governing Council, Engineer Aminu Usman. The attendees included representatives from InvestJigawa, the Ministry of Land, Housing Urban Development, and Regional Planning, and Great Northern Agribusiness (GNA). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the progress of the GNA project in Jigawa State and address any outstanding issues. During the meeting, the Deputy [...]
On March 4, 2024, InvestJigawa convened a meeting with the Jigawa State Livestock Committee and Dar al Halal Limited. The purpose of the meeting was to explore potential opportunities for a Livestock value chain development project. Dar al Halal is dedicated to gaining insights into the local context and crafting a project that harmonizes with Jigawa’s available resources. Their ultimate goal is to position the state as a prominent center for halal meat production in Nigeria.
On February 28th, 2024, Propcom+ consultants met with Investjigawa representatives to discuss the update of Jigawa State’s agricultural policy. Propcom+ is a UK-funded program that supports inclusive and resilient growth by promoting a transformation of Nigeria’s rural economy. It also supports enabling policies for an improved environment for sustainable land and agricultural systems. The meeting aimed to understand InvestJigawa’s projects, align them with the policy’s priorities for agricultural investment and identify areas for improvement or modification.
His Excellency, Governor Mallam Umar Namadi FCA, officially launched ComttraJigawa, a cutting-edge hibiscus cleaning and processing plant, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Situated in the Maigatari Export Processing Zone of Jigawa State, this state-of-the-art facility represents a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the Jigawa State government and Commtraex Nigeria Limited. Its primary objective is to establish Jigawa as a leading center for hibiscus production and processing in Nigeria. At the core of this endeavor stands the COMTTRAJIGAWA Hibiscus Processing Plant, equipped [...]
On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Director General of InvestJigawa, Furera Isma Jumare, and the Legal Adviser, Muhammad Tahir, met with Dr. Femi Olutayo, a representative of the National Action Committee on Africa Continental Free Trade Area (NAC-AfCFTA), in Abuja. The meeting was a preparation for the committee’s visit to Jigawa in April 2024, which aims to sensitize the stakeholders in Jigawa State on how to benefit from and participate in the AfCFTA initiative for their economic development. Dr. [...]
From February 21st to 23rd, 2024, InvestJigawa’s team attended a workshop in Mararaba, Nassarawa State, organized by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. The workshop’s main goal was to educate State Investment Agencies and other stakeholders on the Federal Government’s investment promotion strategy. It also explained the operational guidelines for this strategy and how to leverage the opportunities offered by the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The representative of the Deputy Governor and Chairman of InvestJigawa’s [...]
