Katsina State’s quest for accelerated industrial growth received a major boost as top French and Italian companies signalled strong interest in partnering with the state on a range of key Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects.
Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda led the engagement during a high-level business meeting in Paris on November 17, 2025, where European firms expressed readiness to invest in Katsina’s fast-expanding industrial landscape.
State Lead Consultant, Mr. Harun Abba Gana, delivered a strategic presentation that outlined Katsina’s industrialisation roadmap and investment-ready PPP opportunities. He broke down the benefits of EPC&F and EPC models, highlighting how both frameworks offer investors flexible options while reducing financial and operational risks.
The talks focused on priority sectors poised for rapid expansion—solar energy for rural communities, smart-city development, livestock and dairy production, agricultural technology, human capital development, agri-food processing, and improved medical infrastructure. European firms also examined opportunities in remote medical support, digital systems, workforce training, green construction and sustainable mobility.
Governor Radda used the forum to showcase wide-ranging reforms and policies already in place to attract global investors.
“Our administration is committed to creating an enabling environment for sustainable investment. By partnering with leading international companies, we are accelerating industrialization, creating jobs, and empowering communities across Katsina State,” the governor said.
He reiterated his drive to position Katsina as northern Nigeria’s top investment destination, citing enhanced security, streamlined regulations and ready-to-deploy infrastructure as major enablers.
The French and Italian delegations applauded Radda’s forward-looking leadership and affirmed that their financing strength and industry expertise align with the state’s development priorities.
Investment and International Partnerships Consultant, Mr. Ma’asum Auwal Jibrin, described the engagement as “a major breakthrough,” noting that the investors’ interest reflects rising global confidence in Katsina’s economic direction.
Accompanied by Special Adviser on Power, Dr. Hafiz Ibrahim Ahmed, and other senior officials, Governor Radda’s mission in Paris marks another milestone in Katsina’s drive to industrialize, strengthen food security, expand clean energy access and build a modern hub for agriculture, technology and manufacturing.
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