📊 InvestJigawa Monthly Report – June 2025

Overview

June was a defining month for InvestJigawa, marked by impactful international outreach, policy-driven stakeholder workshops, and grassroots engagements. These strategic efforts reflect our continued commitment to positioning Jigawa as a top-tier investment destination while championing responsible and inclusive development practices that serve both investors and host communities.

🧭 Highlights of Activities

🌍 1. Participation in the 4th China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo

Date: June 18, 2025
Location: Changsha, China

InvestJigawa proudly represented Jigawa State at the 4th China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo held in Changsha. Led by our Director-General, Aisha Sheikh Mujaddadi, the delegation showcased the state’s diverse investment opportunities spanning agriculture, renewable energy, infrastructure, solid minerals, and youth enterprise.

Our presence at the Expo was a strategic move to attract foreign direct investment and build long-term partnerships that align with the state’s economic growth agenda. Interactions with investors and development partners from across Africa and Asia further reinforced Jigawa’s position as a reliable and investment-friendly state.

🏛️ 2. PEBEC Ease-of-Doing-Business Stakeholder Workshop

Date: June 30, 2025
Location: Dutse, Jigawa State

As part of the national SABER program, InvestJigawa hosted the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Stakeholder Workshop in Dutse. The session brought together Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), reform champions, and private sector representatives to evaluate and deepen business-enabling reforms across Jigawa State.

Discussions focused on simplifying licensing and regulatory processes, improving land administration and tax systems, and strengthening transparency and service delivery. This workshop further solidified Jigawa’s standing as one of Nigeria’s most reform-minded states.

🌾 3. Stakeholders Engagement on Proposed Agricultural Investments – Gwaram LGA

Date: June 2025
Location: Gwaram Local Government Area

In line with the Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agriculture (FRILIA), InvestJigawa facilitated a critical stakeholder engagement meeting in Gwaram LGA to discuss upcoming agricultural investments by six private sector entities:

• MJD Global Ltd
• Raudah International Agro Allied Ltd
• AB Hamza Nigeria Ltd
• BA Bello Nigeria Ltd
• Origin Expo Nigeria Ltd
• Wahida Nigeria Ltd

The session was led by Dr. Zakiyyu Muhammad, Secretary and Legal Adviser of InvestJigawa. It was well-attended by the Chairman of Gwaram LGA, Prof. Abdulrahman Salim Lawal, along with traditional leaders, civil society representatives, and members of the local farming community.

This engagement provided a transparent platform for dialogue between communities and prospective investors—ensuring that project intentions align with community values, environmental standards, and long-term sustainability.

✅ Key Takeaways

• International Visibility: Showcased Jigawa’s investment potential on a global platform during the China–Africa Expo.
• Reform Implementation: Advanced state-level reforms through the PEBEC/SABER stakeholder workshop.
• Inclusive Development: Strengthened investor–community relations through transparent consultations under the FRILIA framework.

Conclusion

June 2025 marked significant strides in InvestJigawa’s efforts to create a robust, transparent, and investor-friendly ecosystem. From international exposure and policy reform to inclusive rural engagement, we remain committed to building a prosperous, inclusive, and investment-ready Jigawa State.