From Khalid Idris Doya, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Government is set to hold the second leg of its ‘Economic and Investment Summit Roadshow’ in Enugu State, as part of its strategic efforts to attract local and international investors.
This follows the successful first edition of the roadshow held earlier this month in Abuja.
The Enugu Roadshow, themed “Rebuilding a Resilient Economy: Optimizing Investment and Partnership”
Scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, will take place at De’Castle Resort, GRA Enugu. It is expected to draw business leaders, prospective investors, development partners, and members of the diplomatic community.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, said the event aims to deepen investor confidence in Bauchi’s vast economic potential and forge strategic partnerships to drive sustainable growth.
He acknowledged that governor Bala Mohammed, who has been a consistent advocate for inclusive economic development, will be represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Aminu Hammayo. He will be accompanied by key members of the State Executive Council and technocrats from Bauchi’s investment and development sectors.
Bauchi State located in North East part of Nigeria, is richly endowed with natural and human resources. It offers promising opportunities in solid minerals, agriculture, tourism, housing, and technology. Notable mineral deposits include limestone, gypsum, kaolin, granite, and gold.
With vast tracts of arable land, water bodies like Rivers Jama’are and Dindima, and favorable agro-ecological conditions, Bauchi is primed for agricultural investments in crop farming, aquaculture, livestock, and agro-processing.
“Bauchi is rich in commercially viable solid minerals and remains open to exploration and mining investments under our investor-friendly policies,” Gidado noted.
He also emphasised the tourism potential of the state, highlighting landmarks like the Yankari Game Reserve, the warm Wikki Springs, and Bauchi’s unique cultural heritage as investment magnets.
“Ongoing urban renewal projects, alongside an expanding public-private partnership (PPP) model, have opened new opportunities in infrastructure, housing, renewable energy, and industrial development. Bauchi’s innovation ecosystem is also growing rapidly, with youth-led tech hubs emerging across the state,” he said.
Governor Mohammed reiterated his administration’s commitment to economic diversification, regulatory reform, and investor protection.
“Bauchi is open for business. We have the resources, the right policies, and the political will to support investment. The Enugu Roadshow is an opportunity to connect with partners who can harness our economic potential,” he said.
According to Gidado, the Bauchi State Government is extending an open invitation to investors, business leaders, and development stakeholders across the South-East and beyond to attend the Enugu Roadshow and explore partnership opportunities that drive inclusive growth and prosperity.
