Shettima arrives Jigawa for 2026 investment summit

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Dutse, Jigawa State, to inaugurate the 2026 Jigawa Investment Summit, a two-day event focused on showcasing the state's economic potential to investors. The summit, themed “Unlocking Opportunities: Driving Sustainable Growth for a Better Jigawa,” is scheduled to run from July 1 to July 2.

Governor Umar Namadi, his deputy Aminu Gumel, and other top government officials welcomed Shettima at the Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi International Airport. As the Special Guest of Honour, the Vice President is expected to officially open the summit, which aims to foster economic transformation, promote investment, and create jobs within the state.

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Jigawa State is blessed with vast economic potential, a peaceful business environment, fertile agricultural land, an energetic youth population and growing infrastructure that position our state as a prime destination for local and international investors.

The summit will feature discussions involving policymakers, development partners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Key sectors for investment include agriculture, renewable energy, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), light manufacturing, education, and healthcare. The Jigawa State government highlighted its commitment to agricultural transformation, harnessing alternative energy, and strengthening public-private partnerships.

Officials emphasized Jigawa's advantages for investors, citing its vast economic potential, peaceful business environment, fertile agricultural land, a youthful population, and growing infrastructure. The summit seeks to position MSMEs as drivers of industrialization and enhance collaborations in education and health sectors, aiming to unlock sustainable growth for the state.

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