By; Mohammed Kawu, Bauchi
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has observed that development and progress cannot be achieved without the cardinal principles of partnership, peace, protection and people, among others in any given society.
According to the former president, no investor can use his/her hard-earned money in an atmosphere of rancour or unsecured environment, as well as in a place, society or setting where peaceful coexistence among it’s inhabitants or group is seemingly absent.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo spoke Wednesday at the flag off of Bauchi International Economic and Investment Summit which attracted cream of businessmen, members of the international community, industrialists, among others, within and outside the country.
He emphasized, “Partnership at local level, partnership at community level, partnership at state level, partnership at national level, partnership at civil society level, we need partnership at almost every level, couple with good leadership to accelerate things forward and faster”.
Obasanjo commended Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed and the people of Bauchi for making the state the most peaceful not only in the Northeast subregion, but in the entire Northern states, despite neighbouring Boko Haram prone states.
The former president therefore described Bauchi as a heaven for investors, expressing optimism that governments at serious levels and majority of the participants at the summit would invest in Bauchi’s vast potentialities.
Obasanjo has earlier commissioned the multi-billion naira international conference centre, named after late prime minister of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre, Bauchi
Former President Obasanjo described the edifice as a symbol of progress under the dynamic leadership of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed’s administration, and further commended the governor for his developmental initiatives especially in terms of infrastructural provision
Chief Obasanjo emphasized the importance of global integration, saying no nation can live in isolation without engaging meaningfully with the rest of the world, saying the confidence centre
would enhance Bauchi’s capacity to host international events and attract investors.
The former president explained that such developmental facilities promote unity and economic growth, emphasizing that Nigeria must continue to position itself as an active participant in global affairs.
Governor Bala Mohammed expressed appreciation for Obasanjo’s support, assuring that his administration remains committed to projects that foster education, tourism, and socioeconomic development across the State.
He further stated that the Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre stands as a testament to his administration’s vision of transforming Bauchi into a hub for dialogue, innovation, and investment in Northern Nigeria.
Senator Bala Mohammed said that the centre would serve as a multipurpose facility for both local and international engagements, including academic conferences, business summits, and cultural exhibitions.
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