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Building Markets for Jigawa Farmers: Hibiscus Partnership Engagement Held in Dutse

InvestJigawa today facilitated a strategic Hibiscus Supply Partnership Engagement between Comittraex and key stakeholders in Jigawa State, including trade organizations, farmers, and financial institutions. The session, held at Ahmadu Bello Hall, brought together value chain actors to discuss supply requirements, partnership modalities, and opportunities to expand hibiscus production across the state. This engagement was made possible through the investment link created by InvestJigawa, as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to attract reliable off-takers, secure sustainable markets for Jigawa farmers, and [...]

November 18, 2025 By Uncategorized 0 CommentsRead more...

RICE REVOLUTION: Jigawa State & AfricaRice Unite to Unlock $1 Billion in Farmer Prosperity!

InvestJigawa is proud to be part of a historic agricultural breakthrough as Jigawa State, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Mallam Umar A. Namadi, FCA, signs a 5-year strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), headquartered in Côte d’Ivoire. This landmark partnership is a bold investment in rice self-sufficiency, food security, and economic transformation across Jigawa State. Strategic Investment in Agricultural Renewal The MoU was officially signed by His Excellency, Mallam Umar A. Namadi, FCA, Executive [...]

November 18, 2025 By Uncategorized 0 CommentsRead more...

InvestJigawa DG Participates in Pathfinder’s Women&Co Co-Design Day in Abuja

On 22nd October 2025 , our Director General, Ms. Aisha Sheikh Mujaddadi , joined visionary women leaders from across Nigeria at the Women&Co Inaugural Community Kickoff and Co-Design Day held at The Walsh Blanc, Central Business District, Abuja — an initiative of Pathfinder International dedicated to driving women-led innovation at the intersection of health , climate , and leadership . The one-day immersive session brought together women changemakers from business, governance, social impact, and media to co-design pathways that strengthen [...]

October 24, 2025 By Uncategorized 0 CommentsRead more...

InvestJigawa Champions Export-Led Prosperity for Jigawa State

The Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency (InvestJigawa), in its drive to unlock Jigawa’s export potential and attract sustainable investments, today Thursday, 16th October 2025, hosted a Sensitization Session for Cooperatives, Potential Investors, and Strategic Partners on the Jigawa Export Strategy at the Ahmadu Bello Hall, New Secretariat Complex, Dutse. The engagement brought together critical stakeholders from the private sector, government institutions, and development partners to deliberate on practical approaches to strengthening export value chains, improving product competitiveness, and promoting Jigawa [...]

October 19, 2025 By Uncategorized 0 CommentsRead more...

EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS IN JIGAWA’S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

Jigawa State is experiencing a significant boost in its agricultural landscape, marked by strategic investments and collaborative efforts. Recently, the Director General of Invest Jigawa, Hajiya Aisha Sheikh Mujaddadi, participated in a high-level meeting with key stakeholders, including the Jigawa State Government, the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission , and China Overseas Engineering Group (COVEC). The focus was on advancing a substantial $200 million investment aimed at transforming Jigawa’s agricultural sector. This investment follows COVEC’s impressive $624 million commitment made in [...]

October 16, 2025 By Uncategorized 0 CommentsRead more...

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 [...]

September 2, 2025 By Uncategorized 0 CommentsRead more...

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. [...]

September 2, 2025 By Uncategorized 0 CommentsRead more...

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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