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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 [...]

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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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InvestJigawa Governing Council Concludes Strategic Retreat with Renewed Vision for Economic Growth

Three-Day Leadership Retreat Charts Bold Path Forward for Jigawa State's Investment Landscape August 16, 2025 - Jigawa State InvestJigawa successfully concluded a comprehensive three-day strategic retreat from August 13-15, 2025, bringing together the agency's Governing Council for intensive planning sessions focused on accelerating investment promotion activities and sustainable economic development across Jigawa State. High-Level Leadership and Strategic Direction The retreat was expertly led by His Excellency Engineer Aminu Usman, Deputy Governor of Jigawa State and Chairman of the Jigawa Investment Promotion Agency Governing [...]

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Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency Showcases State’s Investment Potential at National Platform

August 19-20, 2025 - Abuja InvestJigawa proudly represented Jigawa State at the groundbreaking launch of Investopedia, organized by the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) and strategic partners in Abuja from August 19-20, 2025. This landmark event marked a significant milestone in Nigeria's efforts to create a unified investment platform that connects local opportunities with global capital. Strategic Participation and High-Level Engagements Our Director General, Aisha Sheikh Mujaddadi, led InvestJigawa's delegation at the two-day summit, actively participating in key sessions focused on showcasing bankable [...]

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Investjigawa Monthly Report – July 2025

Executive Summary Throughout July 2025, InvestJigawa led and facilitated a series of high-impact engagements designed to accelerate investment, promote inclusive development, and strengthen collaboration between government, private investors, and host communities. The month’s activities focused heavily on agricultural transformation, industrial expansion, and stakeholder inclusion across key local government areas.   1. Stakeholder Engagement on Forest Reserve Land (July 12) Locations: Kafin Hausa and Albasu (Sule Tankarkar LGA)Purpose: Stakeholder sensitization and early engagementParticipants: Host community representatives Local government officials Traditional leaders Delegates from HUSSAL and ARRAYYAN Outcome:This engagement [...]

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INVESTJIGAWA DIRECTOR GENERAL EMBARKS ON STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND FAMILIARIZATION TOUR ACROSS JIGAWA STATE

As part of a renewed drive to deepen collaboration between the public and private sectors, the Director General of the Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency (InvestJigawa), Aisha Sheikh Mujaddadi, has commenced a statewide stakeholder engagement and familiarization tour. The tour, which began on Tuesday, 15th July 2025, is designed to strengthen government-private sector relationships by providing the new Director General with firsthand insight into the operations, achievements, and challenges faced by major investors across the state. It also aims to [...]

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📊 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, 2025Location: Changsha, China InvestJigawa proudly represented Jigawa State at the 4th China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo held in [...]

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DRIVING REFORMS FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE: SABER WORKSHOP AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN JIGAWA

Jigawa State continues to lead the charge in subnational business reforms, emerging as one of Nigeria’s top-performing states in the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC)’s Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) rankings. Through the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) program—coordinated by InvestJigawa and the state’s EoDB Steering Committee—Jigawa has rolled out bold, targeted reforms aimed at simplifying regulatory processes, improving transparency, and enhancing service delivery across MDAs. These reforms are rooted in continuous stakeholder engagement, technical validation workshops, [...]

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