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Jigawa Opens New Doors for Investors: FAAN Approves Cargo Facilities at Dutse International Airport

A major infrastructure milestone positions Jigawa as Nigeria's premier agro-export destination, cutting logistics costs and shortening time to market for investors. Jigawa State has taken a decisive step in its mission to become Northern Nigeria's leading investment destination. Governor Umar Namadi has secured official approval from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to begin installing dedicated cargo facilities at Dutse International Airport — a move that signals a new era of business opportunity for investors across agriculture, logistics, and [...]

InvestJigawa joined a high-level technical mission to Argentina led by His Excellency the Governor of Jigawa State

The mission was part of Jigawa’s strategic push to establish the state as Nigeria’s centre for forage production and modern agribusiness. Together with local and international partners, the team examined pathways to industrialise the alfalfa value chain as a foundation for stronger livestock production and enhanced food security. In Argentina’s Córdoba Province, a region with a semi-arid climate much like Northern Nigeria’s, the delegation studied a cluster model that links smallholder farmers with advanced industrial hubs. This approach ensures a [...]

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT UPDATE

InvestJigawa has successfully facilitated grassroots engagement with the people of Garin-Chiroma, Matumbi, Goda, and Maijuruwa communities in Gagarawa Local Government Area. The engagement was led by Dr. Zakiyyu Muhammad, the Secretary of the Agency, as part of efforts to promote transparency, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence in relation to the ongoing site clearance activities of GNA, a subsidiary of Lee Group. During the interactive sessions, community members were given the opportunity to express their concerns, seek clarifications, and receive assurances on [...]

InvestJigawa Conducts Site Inspections for Agribusiness Investors

The Investment Appraisal Team of Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency (InvestJigawa) today conducted site inspections for Amfani Farms Nigeria Limited and Sagad Farms Limited, among other prospective investors. The inspections followed the successful appraisal of the companies’ investment proposals and constitute a critical stage in InvestJigawa’s investment facilitation process. The exercise focused on verifying site suitability, assessing infrastructure and environmental conditions, and ensuring alignment with the State Government’s investment, land use, and sustainability frameworks. The team was led by Dr. Zakiyyu [...]

InvestJigawa Leads Stakeholder Sensitization on GNA 2026 Land Clearance

Gagarawa, Jigawa State – January 2026 InvestJigawa, under the leadership of Director General Hajiya Aisha Sheikh Mujaddadi, has convened a landmark stakeholder sensitization session on GNA 2026 land clearance at the Gagarawa Town Hall. This engagement marks a critical step in preparing Jigawa State for the upcoming Global North Agribusiness (GNA) 2026 projects, ensuring that land clearance processes are conducted in line with the state’s Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agricultural Investments (FRILIA). Key Highlights Stakeholder Sensitization: Community leaders, government agencies, and [...]

Driving Large-Scale Investment with FRILIA Implementation

InvestJigawa remains committed to positioning Jigawa State as a leading hub for transformative agribusiness and sustainable investment. Central to this effort is the Investment Approval Process (IAP) which, together with the FRILIA Framework, the Investment Action Plan, relevant toolkits (covering broad areas such as stakeholder management, valuation, Grievance redress mechanism, environmental assessment etc), and the Executive Order on FRILIA, sets out the key requirements for implementing responsible and inclusive land-intensive agricultural investments in the State. These instruments ensure that investment [...]

Have a Complaint About Land Investments in Jigawa State? Your voice matters — and we’re listening.

The Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) under the FRILIA framework is here to ensure fairness, transparency, and justice in land-related agricultural investments. 📣 What you can report: Unfair land acquisition or displacement Lack of consultation or consent Environmental or social impacts Breach of agreements by investors Any other concern related to large-scale agricultural investments 📞 Contact us today: Call: +234 805 950 0284 Email: grm@investjigawa.gov.ng Your complaint will be treated with confidentiality and urgency. 🤝 Together, we are empowering communities and ensuring justice.InvestJigawa | Jigawa State Government

ANNOUNCED INVESTMENTS IN JIGAWA STATE – JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2025

Jigawa State is entering a new era of growth and opportunity. With the support of the Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency (Invest Jigawa), several landmark projects have been announced across agriculture, renewable energy, and infrastructure. These investments are set to transform the state’s economy, create thousands of jobs, and position Jigawa as a hub for sustainable development in Nigeria. Bagaja Renewables In September 2025, Bagaja Renewables unveiled a ₦1.2 billion investment in renewable energy. The project involves the rollout of a [...]

JIGAWA HOLDS HIGH-POWERED STAKEHOLDERS ROUNDTABLE ON GAGARAWA AGRIBUSINESS PROJECT

On 14Th December, 2025, His Excellency the Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Engr. Aminu Usman, led a high-powered Stakeholders Roundtable with Great Northern Agribusiness (GNA), a subsidiary of the Lee Group, reaffirming the State Government’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and community-centered development. The Roundtable brought together a distinguished assembly of traditional leaders, including the District Head of Danzomo, the Dokajin Gumel, the Tafidan Gumel, and several other district heads from the affected areas — a strong symbol of unity, leadership, [...]

Jigawa State and IITA Sign Strategic Partnership to Transform Agricultural Value Chains

The Jigawa State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Mallam Umar A. Namadi, FCA, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to advance agricultural innovation, strengthen key value chains, and unlock new investment opportunities across the State. The partnership—facilitated by the Jigawa Agricultural Transformation Agency (J-ATA) and supported by InvestJigawa—marks a major step forward in implementing the State’s 12-Point Agenda, particularly in food security, agribusiness competitiveness, and climate resilience. Present at [...]