Kaduna attracted over $650m in less than one year – Gov. Sani

Governor Uba Sani has revealed that in less than a year, Kaduna state attracted over 650million US dollars in investments across different sectors, signifying the states’ robust business climate.

The Kaduna governor revealed this at the Nurturing Nigeria’s Future Initiative event organised by Nigerian Professionals Network (NPN) held at Kings House, London, while addressing potential investors from Nigeria and UK.

A communique made available to journalists on Thursday by NPN, quoted governor Sani as emphasising that several sectors were already ripe for sustainable development, with huge potential dividends.

This, the governor said will help boost the states economy and by extension, Nigeria’s.

He added that one of the cardinal economic strategies of his administration is to signpost Kaduna state as a significant potential investment destination to foreign investors, especially Nigerians in the diaspora to invest back home.

He however pledged personal support to facilitate diaspora investment.

Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang who was represented at the event which drew over 250 high networth Nigerian and foreign investors showcased the promising opportunities in the state across different sectors including agriculture, mineral resources, tourism and infrastructure development.

The governor’s representative, Wilson Manji said that the state remains committed to enhancing the agricultural value chain and leveraging mineral resources as a strategic approach to economic diversification and growth.

“These sectors not only promise economic revitalization but also serve as key drivers for sustainable development and job creation within Plateau State,” he added.

The investment outing is organised by the Nigerian Professionals Network (NPN) in collaboration with strategic partners, to explore impactful investment opportunities in Nigeria.