Governor Radda Pledges Full Support as Multi-Sector Projects Take Off
Katsina—In a major economic breakthrough, Katsina State is set to welcome fresh foreign investments worth $150 million following the visit of a powerful delegation of 25 Chinese investors to Government House, Katsina.
Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, while receiving the team yesterday alongside officials from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), assured the investors of his administration’s full backing, describing their mission as a game-changer for the state’s economic future.
“This is one of the most powerful teams of investors ever to visit Katsina,” the Governor declared. “You will always have direct access to my office and the full support of my administration to ensure these projects become a reality.”
The Chinese group, led by Mr. Dong Guoping of COVEC, finalized plans to inject funds into agriculture, energy, mechanization, and industrial development. Among the priority projects are:
Cultivation of 2,500 hectares at Sabke Dam for maize production.
A fisheries value chain on 380 hectares at Dabirang Dam.
A leather processing factory.
An agricultural research institute for goat and cattle breeding.
Expansion of the Goat Breeding Centre at Ladanawa.
A solar power products assembly plant.
An agricultural commodities commercial centre.
Partnership with the state on a Green Economic Zone.
According to KIPA’s Director-General, Alhaji Ibrahim Tukur Jikamshi, the investors had toured agricultural lands, dams, and markets in Jibia, Sabke, Daura, Mashii, and Ladanawa, conducting soil tests and assessments before making their commitments.
NIPC’s Director of Strategic Services, Abubakar Yarima, commended Katsina for being one of the first states to respond to the Commission’s initiative, noting the state’s proactive approach as key to attracting the investors.
Governor Radda emphasized that the projects will diversify the economy, create thousands of jobs, and boost revenue, stressing that Katsina is “open for business.”
“We look forward to welcoming you back soon for full-scale operations,” he said.
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