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MEETING BETWEEN INVESTJIGAWA AND MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA ON GAGARAWA INDUSTRIAL PARK

On January 10, 2024, InvestJigawa held a meeting with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) at the MAN office in Kano. The meeting was to discuss timelines within which the association’s members who had been allocated land at the park, are meant to mobilise to site, and issues for which support may be required from the Jigawa State Government. Both the Chairman Bompai/Jigawa Branch, Muhammed Bello Umar and the former chairman Alhaji Sani Hussaini Saleh expressed their gratitude for the [...]

INVESTJIGAWA CONTINUES ENGAGEMENT WITH SD AGRO LIMITED

On January 5, 2024, InvestJigawa continued its engagement with SD Agro Limited, an agri-business that produces fertilizer and other agricultural inputs, with the Investment Appraisal Committee meeting with the company to review its proposal on a large-scale mechanized farming project encompassing maize, rice, sesame, and soybean cultivation. SD Agro Limited’s vision for the project is to revolutionize agriculture in the region, bringing innovative mechanization to the cultivation of essential crops.

PRIVATE SECTOR CONSULTATION MEETING TO REVIEW THE 2024 JIGAWA STATE BUSINESS ENABLING REFORMS ACTION PLAN

On December 27, 2023, InvestJigawa, led by its Director General Furera Isma Jumare, coordinated a critical "Private Sector Consultation Meeting" to review the 2024 Business Enabling Reforms Action Plan (BERAP). The event, held at the office of the Director General, InvestJigawa, saw active participation of key stakeholders, including Sadiq D Alhaji, Secretary of the Jigawa State Marketers Association; Hassan Hashim, CEO/Chairman of Hasinah Confectionary and Restaurant; Abdulkahar Muhammad, Member of the Jigawa State Marketers Association; and Danlami H. Shuaibu, [...]

INVESTJIGAWA HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL INVESTORS’ DINNER

On 12th December 2023, InvestJigawa hosted its 2nd Annual Investors’ dinner at the Banquet Hall, Government House Dutse. Attended by a diverse group of stakeholders – from the private sector, policy makers, to service providers, this year’s dinner was a testament to the power of partnership and collaboration. It provided a platform for dialogue, allowing InvestJigawa to bridge gaps between the private sector, policy makers, and service providers. Through these interactions, the agency aims to create an environment where [...]

INVESTJIGAWA HOSTS MEETING WITH THE ORGANISED PRIVATE SECTOR ON HOW TO SUPPORT MSMEs FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

On 12th December 2023, InvestJigawa hosted a meeting with the Organized Private Sector which focused on the theme "Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Support for Sustainable Growth". The meeting aimed to discuss challenges encountered by MSMEs and explore viable solutions for fostering their sustainable growth. The panel discussion showcased prominent individuals, including Hassan Hashim of Hasinah Confectionary & Restaurant, Alfred Oladije of CoAmana Market Limited, Muhammad Zakar representing the National Association of Small Scale & Medium Enterprises (NASME), Mohammed [...]

INVESTJIGAWA HOLDS SEMINAR FOR MSMEs, ON VALUE ADDITION FOR EXPORT

On 28th November, 2023 InvestJigawa, under the leadership of its Director General, Hajiya Furera Jumare, organised a seminar for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jigawa State. Held at the Manpower Development Institute, Dutse the event and centred around the theme "Value Addition for Export”. The primary objective was to enlighten MSMEs about the advantages of incorporating value into agricultural commodities, improving incomes, generating employment, and to maximise profit through export of finished or semi-finished goods. Resource persons included [...]

INVESTJIGAWA ATTENDS 6TH NIGERIA DIASPORA INVESTMENT SUMMIT (NDIS) – NOVEMBER 13-15, 2023

Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency (InvestJigawa) participated in the 6th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit which had as its theme “New Vistas, New Aspirations, New Visions: The Diaspora and National Development”. The summit's thematic focus was investments in areas such as agribusiness, health, education, manufacturing, and real estate. InvestJigawa, represented by Nafi’u Halilu, Head of Investment Facilitation and Usman Saudi, Technical Assistant Investor Relations, interacted with potential investors, and noted the promising opportunity for Jigawa State in partnering with the [...]