ABOUT INVESTJIGAWA
Overview
The Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency (InvestJigawa) serves as the resource and coordination centre for the state’s investment promotion activities – a One-Stop-Shop for investments. The agency’s vision is that Jigawa State shall become Nigeria’s preferred investment destination while its mission is to identify, promote and facilitate the exploitation of opportunities for private sector investments that will create jobs for, and promote prosperity and the well- being of the citizens of Jigawa State.
In this role, InvestJigawa liaises with all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government to develop, compile and collate data and information, serving as the repository of information on investment opportunities in the Jigawa State. As a one-stop-investment centre, it coordinates all actions to ensure that investors, both potential and existing, receive the best possible support from the MDAs.
Functions
InvestJigawa was established to perform the following key functions:
- Assisting investors to get all necessary approvals, incentives and other resources, including land, to facilitate the realization of their projects at the earliest possible time.
- Developing detailed information and data on the Jigawa State economy – including investment opportunities that abound therein.
- Guiding investors to choose the best investment locations and observe compliance obligations both on start-up and during operation.
- Hand-holding new investors.
- Strategizing for MSMEs’ development with a view to especially facilitate their access to markets and funding opportunities.
- Advocating for continuous improvement in the business and investment climate by:
- Identifying the main challenges in attracting investment to the state and making appropriate input into policy and strategy; and
- Evaluating the effectiveness of current investment incentives to recommend appropriate incentive packages for investors.
Services
- Provision of information about investment opportunities in key sectors.
- Investment advisory and facilitation.
- Incentives negotiation and facilitation.
- Negotiation of Public-Private Partnership agreements between the state government and private investors.
- Support in accessing land or other state government services.
- Facilitation of contractual arrangements between investors and local producers/ suppliers.
