Shettima Touches Down in Jigawa Ahead of Major Business Gathering Next Year

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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday arrived in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, to attend the 2026 Jigawa Investment Summit, scheduled to hold from July 1 to July 2.

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On arrival at the Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi International Airport, Dutse, Shettima was received by the state governor, Umar Namadi; his deputy, Aminu Gumel; and the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Garo.

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Also on hand to welcome the Vice President were the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, members of the Jigawa State Executive Council and other top government officials.

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Shettima, the Special Guest of Honour, is expected to declare the summit, themed “Unlocking Opportunities: Driving Sustainable Growth for a Better Jigawa,” open.

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The summit is aimed at showcasing the state’s economic potential to local and international investors and reflects the commitment of the state government to economic transformation, investment promotion and job creation.

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Shettima is expected to lead discussions involving policymakers, development partners, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and industry leaders on investment opportunities in critical sectors of the state’s economy.

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The Jigawa State Commissioner for Information, Sagir Musa, said the summit would focus on agriculture, renewable energy, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), light manufacturing, education and healthcare.

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Musa said the government was determined to mobilise investments for agricultural transformation and harness alternative energy potential for sustainable development.

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He added that the summit would also focus on positioning MSMEs as drivers of industrialisation and strengthening public-private partnerships in the education and health sectors.

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“Jigawa State is blessed with vast economic potential, a peaceful business environment, fertile agricultural land, an energetic youth population and growing infrastructure that position our state as a prime destination for local and international investors,” he said. (NAN)

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