Gov. Bala Mohammed Vows Investor-Friendly Bauchi Ahead of Summit 

Nuru Abdullahi (Baban Zarah)

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to position Bauchi as a hub for business and investment, ahead of the forthcoming Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit, popularly known as the Bauchi Roadshow.

Speaking during a Community Engagement Interactive Session at the New Banquet Hall, Government House Bauchi, the Governor explained that the summit is designed to showcase Bauchi’s vast economic potentials, highlight the central role of the private sector in driving growth, and integrate the state’s economy into national and global markets.

Governor Mohammed emphasized that economic progress must transcend statistical figures, insisting that true development should translate into tangible improvements in the lives of the people.

Highlighting Bauchi’s unique advantages, the Governor noted that with a population of over 10 million—60 to 70 percent of whom are young people—the state holds immense potential for workforce-driven growth. He added that Bauchi’s abundance of natural resources, if harnessed and processed locally, would strengthen value chains, create jobs, and stimulate sustainable development.

He underscored the importance of partnerships with both local and international investors, stressing that such collaborations must be built on fairness, respect, and mutual benefit. While investors bring capital and innovation, he noted, Bauchi offers unrivaled opportunities and abundant resources.

Governor Mohammed also outlined key reforms his administration has implemented to enhance the ease of doing business in the state. These include streamlining land registration processes, bolstering security, ensuring transparency in governance, and intensifying the fight against corruption.

He further assured stakeholders of the government’s commitment to providing a robust legal framework that safeguards investments and strengthens investor confidence. He noted that strides achieved in infrastructure development, governance reforms, and social stability over the past six years have laid a solid foundation for Bauchi’s economic transformation.

The interactive session attracted a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including business leaders, financiers, political figures, traditional rulers, and civil society representatives. Local investors and entrepreneurs used the platform to raise issues around safety, investment assurances, and the distinctiveness of the Bauchi Economic and Investment Summit compared to similar initiatives across Nigeria.

The event also featured goodwill messages from dignitaries such as the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Muhammad Salis Gamawa; the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly; and the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Dr. Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu. They all pledged their full support for the government’s vision of making Bauchi a premier destination for investors.