Kaduna State Government has intensified its international investment mobilisation following Governor Uba Sani’s strategic engagement at the G-20 Investment Breakfast Dialogue in Johannesburg.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the forum organised by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and the Nigerian High Commission in partnership with MTN—brought together top-level investors, development partners, and senior government officials.
According to the statement, Governor Uba Sani positioned Kaduna State as Nigeria’s most competitive investment destination, anchored on robust reforms, policy consistency, and a business-friendly environment. He highlighted four priority sectors—Agriculture, Transport, Solid Minerals, and Renewable Energy—as central to the state’s economic transformation agenda.
The Governor also showcased several flagship initiatives, including the Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ), the Agro-Industrial Quality Assurance Centre (AQAC), the Integrated Transport Policy, the introduction of CNG-powered mass transit buses, and ongoing rail and clean-energy projects. These presentations reportedly attracted strong interest from global investors.
“Governor Uba Sani’s engagements at the G-20 forum have reinforced Kaduna State’s standing as a prime investment destination. Several global investors have indicated readiness to explore partnerships across our priority sectors,” the statement noted.
On the sidelines of the summit, Governor Sani met with the leadership of Precious Metals Tswane (PMT), a major South African refinery specialising in precious metals. PMT proposed a partnership with the Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC) to support artisanal miners through technology transfer, capacity building, and an ESG-driven operational model, including plans to establish an aggregation and processing centre in Kaduna.
The statement further noted that the Governor reaffirmed the state’s openness to credible investors who are committed to responsible mining and long-term value creation.
“Kaduna State will continue to deepen reforms that support ease of doing business and attract high-value investments that create jobs and opportunities for our people,” Governor Sani said.
He also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reforms that have strengthened Nigeria’s investment climate and empowered states to pursue global partnerships.
The Kaduna State Government, the statement added, remains committed to inclusive and sustainable economic growth driven by strategic international investment engagements.
PR: Adamu Yusuf
