Monthly Archives - September 2025

INVESTJIGAWA PARTICIPATES IN MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL HALAL SUMMIT

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – InvestJigawa, represented by its Director General, Hajiya Aisha Sheik Mujaddadi, participated in the Malaysia International Halal Summit (MIHAS) in Kuala Lumpur, where Jigawa State’s investment opportunities in the Halal economy were promoted to international stakeholders. The Jigawa State delegation to MIHAS was led by the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Livestock Development, Prof. Abdurrahman Salim Lawal, who served as the team lead. Other members of the state delegation included Dr. Saifullahi Umar, Director General of the Jigawa [...]

September 20, 2025 By Uncategorized 0 CommentsRead more...

Jigawa State Showcases Agricultural Strength at Africa Food Systems Forum 2025

Jigawa State played an active role at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 held in Dakar, Senegal, from 31 August to 5 September. The event brought together leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators from across Africa and beyond to shape the future of the continent’s food systems. The Jigawa State delegation was led by Governor Umar Namadi, with participation from senior officials including the Director-General of InvestJigawa, Aisha Sheik Mujaddadi, who represented the agency at the Jigawa State stand before joining [...]

September 4, 2025 By Uncategorized 0 CommentsRead more...

InvestJigawa Monthly Report – August 2025

A Milestone for Jigawa’s Agricultural Future The successful visit of the NIPC–COVEC high-level delegation to Jigawa State marked a significant step toward establishing an Integrated Agricultural Park. This visit included tours of rice and wheat belts, Baranda Farm Estate, and the Jigawa Farm Mechanisation Company. The mission’s highlight was the announcement of a US$624 million investment by China Overseas Engineering Co. Ltd. (COVEC), targeted at seven priority areas including rice, maize, cassava value chains, cattle ranching, fisheries, agro-machinery assembly, and [...]

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Lighting Up Jigawa Through Partnership: The commissioning of the 500 kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid in Kafin Hausa

The commissioning of the 500 kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid in Kafin Hausa is more than an energy project. It marks a bold step toward a brighter, cleaner, and more prosperous Jigawa State. This milestone was made possible through strong collaboration between the Jigawa State Government, Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), Future Energies Africa, and Bagaja Renewables. Together, we have shown how strategic partnerships can deliver sustainable solutions that power homes, energize businesses, and improve livelihoods. And this is only the beginning. [...]

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Transforming Jigawa: A $624 Million Leap Toward an Agricultural Future

On 27th August, 2025, Jigawa State has taken a historic step toward agricultural transformation with the successful visit of the NIPC–COVEC high-level delegation. This collaboration paves the way for the establishment of an Integrated Agricultural Park, a bold move set to boost productivity, create jobs, and attract global attention to the state’s agricultural potential. This milestone builds on the strategic efforts of our Director General, Aisha Shehu Mujaddadi, whose participation at the Investopedia launch in Abuja and engagement with the [...]

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