By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering public-private sector collaboration to drive economic development in the state
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Speaking at the 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Yobe Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (YOCCIMA) on May 4, 2025, in Damaturu, the Governor highlighted the state’s abundant resources and pledged to explore opportunities that would revitalize the local economy.
Represented by the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry, Tourism, and Solid Minerals, Rt. Hon. Kaigama Umar, Governor Buni commended the Chamber’s newly elected executive members for their dedication to promoting trade, commerce, and investment.
He underscored the importance of a vibrant and democratic executive council in achieving YOCCIMA’s goals and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders.
“Revitalizing the economy towards sustainable growth requires active private sector participation, which is the engine of economic development,” the Governor stated.
He also emphasized Yobe’s alignment with the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business reforms, which led to the creation of the State Action on Business Enabling Reform (SABER) and the enactment of the Yobe Public-Private Partnership and Investment Promotion Law.
The AGM, held at the Summit Conference Hall, was marked by the election of 21 new executive members to lead the Chamber for a two-year term. Musa Aji Suleiman emerged as the new President of YOCCIMA, pledging to run an inclusive and transparent administration based on unity, fairness, and equal opportunities.
In his address, Suleiman assured members and the business community of the Chamber’s commitment to partnering with all tiers of government and providing strategic advice on policies aimed at enhancing growth and development.
The Governor also lauded the electoral committee for organizing a smooth election process and praised the outgoing executives for their contributions.
Goodwill messages from Alhaji Jinjiri Abubakar of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and Alhaji Ahmed Aishemi of the Coalition of Northern States Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (CONSCCIMA) further emphasized the AGM’s success and the Chamber’s pivotal role in driving economic activities in the state.
The new executives are tasked with implementing initiatives to enhance trade, commerce, and investment, reinforcing YOCCIMA’s role as a critical partner in Yobe’s development.
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