Jigawa governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi has said that his administration has opened talks with officials of Islamic Development Bank and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa to attract investments exceeding $50 million in Agriculture.
The Senior Special Adviser (SSA) Media Affairs to the governor, Hajiya Zainab Rabo Ringim disclosed this in a statement made available to the press in Kano.
According to the media aide, the Governor is also having discussions with Saudi Arabia-based investors.
She added that her boss who led a high-powered delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is seeking to establish robust social and business partnerships with prominent financial institutions to enhance agricultural productivity to drive economic growth in the state.
According to her, “The Governor said that education remains a focal point of the mission, with discussions underway with the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) to finalise plans for various educational projects.”
She added; “These projects include the establishment of an Islamic University and 11 Islamic Centers across Jigawa State to expand access to quality education”.
She, however, disclosed that Gov. Namadi’s delegation is also exploring collaboration opportunities to conduct health and medical outreach programs, on corrective eye surgery initiatives in the state.
Hajiya Ringim, therefore, hinted that this collaborating effort is gingered to address crucial healthcare needs to enhance citizens’ well-being.
