‘Move beyond promises, deliver real projects in Jigawa’ – Gov Namadi urges investors
Governor Urges Investment Commitment at J-INVEST 2026
DUTSE, Jigawa State — Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State called on investors, financial institutions, and development partners to translate expressions of interest into tangible investments that can foster job creation and economic growth. His remarks came during the opening ceremony of the Second Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit (J-INVEST 2026), held Wednesday at the Government House Banquet Hall.
In his address, Governor Namadi emphasized the importance of partnerships aimed at transforming opportunities into measurable economic benefits for the state’s population. He highlighted that the summit’s success should be evaluated not just by its discussions or signed agreements, but by the real-world impacts of the projects initiated.
“We expect J-INVEST 2026 to yield practical outcomes, including investment leads, agreements, project pipelines, financing commitments, and sector roadmaps,” the governor stated, urging attendees to seize the available opportunities and convert their business interests into actual investments.
“My message is direct: Bring serious ideas to Jigawa, and you will find a government ready to engage and facilitate,” he added, encouraging participants to use the summit as a platform for collaboration and commitment.
Governor Namadi reiterated that the state’s economic agenda aims to enhance the lives of citizens, especially youths, women, farmers, artisans, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). He asserted that successful investments should be reflected in expanded farms, completed factories, improved infrastructure, and better public services.
“Let the record of this summit be seen not only in speeches, photographs, and signed documents, but also in the tangible outcomes such as completed factories and improved services,” the governor declared.
He identified several sectors ripe for investment, including commercial agriculture, renewable energy, healthcare, and logistics. The governor noted that Jigawa State boasts over 24,700 square kilometers of arable land and more than 411,000 hectares of Fadama wetlands, suitable for year-round agricultural production.
Moreover, he detailed the government’s efforts to create a favorable investment climate through infrastructure development, land access reforms, and public-private partnerships. In the past three years, the state has facilitated 64 actualized investments and allocated over 76 percent of its 2026 budget to capital expenditure aimed at bolstering private sector growth.
Key infrastructure projects are currently underway, including improvements to roads, solar energy facilities, industrial parks, and agricultural processing hubs, all intended to support economic expansion and attract further investment.