Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria‘s former President, has committed to supporting Governor Bala Mohammed in global efforts to attract investment to Bauchi State.
This commitment was made during the inauguration of the newly established Bauchi International Conference Centre (ICC) at the Bauchi Investment Summit held on Wednesday.
Obasanjo praised the ICC as a top-tier facility with the potential to elevate Bauchi into a leading destination for conferences, tourism, and economic ventures within Nigeria.
“Many places lack even a fraction of what we possess here. This world-class centre can be further developed to become one of Nigeria’s foremost tourist destinations. Visitors will have access to quality hotels, conference venues, and opportunities to engage, making Bauchi a focal point for tourism and business,” Obasanjo remarked.
“Our resources and infrastructure demonstrate that Bauchi is an integral part of global progress. What others boast about pales in comparison to what we have here,” he added.
“Today’s commissioning is more than just opening a building; it marks the launch of a strategic platform to attract both domestic and international investments,” he emphasized.
Governor Bala Mohammed described the Bauchi ICC as a testament to the collective aspirations and confidence of the people.
He revealed that the centre has been dedicated to the memory of the late Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, honoring his visionary leadership and enduring legacy.
Highlighting Bauchi’s vast economic prospects, Governor Mohammed pointed to the state’s rich natural resources, noting that their effective utilization and processing would enhance value chains, generate employment, and foster sustainable growth.
He underscored the necessity of forging partnerships with investors both locally and internationally, grounded in fairness, mutual respect, and shared benefits.
The governor also outlined ongoing reforms designed to improve the business climate in Bauchi, including simplified land registration processes, enhanced security measures, increased transparency, and robust anti-corruption initiatives.
He assured stakeholders that his administration is dedicated to establishing a solid legal and institutional framework to protect investments and boost investor confidence.
The Bauchi Investment Summit, conceived to evaluate critical sectors of the state’s economy, aims to assess their contributions to growth and identify new avenues for integration into the national and global markets.
Presided over by President Bola Tinubu and represented by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, the summit attracted governors, the Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, ambassadors, traditional leaders, global investors, and other prominent figures.
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