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Pictures of the visit of the Chinese delegation

China to invest 30 billion USD in Nigeria, woos Bauchi State for partnership

Pictures of the visit of the Chinese delegation

The China-Africa International Economic Cooperation Committee, a committee organized by the Chinese Government with the sole purpose of seeking investment in Africa, has paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Governor Mohammed A. Abubakar at the Bauchi State Government House, Bauchi.

Speaking at the event, the leader of the delegation in Nigeria, Captain Muhammad Joji, according to a statement by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, SA Communications to His Excellency the Governor of Bauchi State, highlighted that the committee is aimed at encouraging private entrepreneurs and are willing to invest the sum of 30 billion Naira in Nigeria alone. Captain Joji further stated that he and his entourage were happy to see improvements in infrastructure in the state especially roads, maintaining that it shows that the Governor is spending the state’s funds judiciously, making him a leader and partner they could trust and also do business with.
On his part, the Director of the Committee and leader of the delegation from China, Mr. Liam expressed satisfaction in Governor Abubakar’s passion and zeal to collaborate with the Chinese in order to boost the economy of his state. He then took his time to pray for the departed soul of His Royal Highness the Emir of Katagum Alh. Muhammad Kabir Umar.
In a PowerPoint presentation on the Business potentials of the state, Director General of Bauchi State Investment Promotion Agency Mr. Aminu Musa identified three sectors namely Agriculture, Solid minerals and tourism as comparative advantage of the state and therefore, attractive for investment.
Mr. Musa assured the delegation of the state’s readiness to collaborate with any investor.
In his remarks, Governor Mohammed A. Abubakar reminded the delegation of the long standing relationship between China and Nigeria and indeed Bauchi State, describing the relationship as a fruitful one.
The Governor stated that there are many Chinese companies doing business in Nigeria, acknowledging that “the most reliable company (in road construction) we have in Bauchi State is a Chinese company named CGC”.
Governor Abubakar described Bauchi State as a virgin land waiting for investors to come and explore the potentials on ground. He said for the Chinese to seek collaboration with the State is a welcome development and that his government is ready to facilitate the ease of doing business with the Chinese especially the China-Africa International Economic Cooperation Committee.
The Governor explained that the legislature had passed the PPP law and also reworked the land reform so that investors will be able to acquire land easily in the state.

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