The Kaduna State Government has strengthened its international investment drive following Governor Uba Sani’s strong participation at the G-20 Investment Breakfast Dialogue in Johannesburg.
In a statement, the Honourable Commissioner of Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, said the forum—organised by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and the Nigerian High Commission in partnership with MTN—attracted high-level investors, development partners, and senior government officials.
According to the statement, Governor Uba Sani presented Kaduna State as Nigeria’s most competitive investment destination, anchored on reforms, policy stability, and a business-friendly environment. He outlined four priority sectors—Agriculture, Transport, Solid Minerals, and Renewable Energy—as central to the state’s development strategy.
The Governor also showcased major initiatives including the Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ), the Agro-Industrial Quality Assurance Centre (AQAC), the Integrated Transport Policy, deployment of CNG-powered mass transit buses, and ongoing rail and clean energy projects, which drew significant interest from 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 said.
The Governor also met with the leadership of Precious Metals Tswane (PMT), a South African refinery specialising in precious metals. PMT proposed a partnership through the Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC) to support artisanal miners with technology transfer, capacity building, and an ESG-driven model, including plans for an aggregation and processing centre in Kaduna.
The statement added that the Governor reaffirmed Kaduna’s openness to credible investors 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,” he noted.
The statement further quoted Governor Uba Sani commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reforms that have strengthened Nigeria’s investment climate and empowered states to seek global partnerships.
The Kaduna State Government reiterated its commitment to inclusive, sustainable growth driven by strategic international investment engagements.