Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the state into a vibrant economic and investment hub.
The governor made this known on Thursday during an interactive session with members of the Bauchi business community at the Government House.
The engagement forms part of the build-up to the upcoming Bauchi Economic and Investment Summit, scheduled for October 8 and 9, 2025, in the state capital.
The summit, themed “Bauchi Roadshow”, is a strategic initiative designed to showcase the state’s economic potential and attract private-sector investment both locally and internationally.
At the session, Governor Mohammed said the summit is:
“meant to showcase Bauchi State’s immense economic potentials and to project the role private sector can come in to drive growth, and integrate Bauchi’s economy not only within Nigeria, but at global markets.”
He emphasized the need for economic development to have real-life impact, stating:
“Economic progress must transcend statistical figures, true development should translate into tangible improvements in the lives of the citizenry.”
Speaking on the state’s population, he noted:
“Bauchi’s advantage of over 10 million is made up of 60 to 70 percent of young people who [have] great potential [for] workforce-driven growth.”
On the state’s natural endowments, the Governor said:
“The abundant natural resources in the state, if harnessed and processed at home, will strengthen value chains, create jobs, and stimulate sustainable development.”
He also stressed the need for fair and respectful partnerships with investors, adding:
“Such collaborations must be built on fairness, respect, and mutual benefit.”
And while acknowledging the role of external support, he emphasized:
“While investors bring capital and innovation, Bauchi offers unrivaled opportunities and abundant resources.”
Governor Mohammed highlighted several reforms by his administration to improve the business environment, such as streamlining land registration, improving security, enhancing transparency, and tackling corruption.
He assured investors of strong legal protections, and said the achievements made in infrastructure, governance, and social stability over the past six years have laid the groundwork for meaningful economic change in Bauchi.
The interactive session attracted a wide range of stakeholders, including business leaders, financiers, political officeholders, traditional rulers, and civil society groups. Local investors used the opportunity to raise issues around safety, investment assurances, and how this summit differs from similar ones in other parts of the country.
Goodwill messages were delivered by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Muhammad Salis Gamawa; the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly; and the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Dr. Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu — all expressing their full support for the state’s investment drive.
