By Emmanuel Kwada
Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Bauchi State today to officially launch the highly anticipated Maiden Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit, themed “Rebuilding a Resilient Economy: Optimizing Investment and Partnerships.” The event, scheduled for October 8-9, 2025, aims to attract local and international investors to explore opportunities across key sectors of the state’s economy.
Vice President Shettima’s arrival at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport was marked by a warm welcome from state officials, traditional leaders, and a large gathering of residents. The summit, hosted at the newly constructed Bauchi International Conference Center (BICC), underscores the state’s commitment to providing world-class infrastructure to support high-profile economic engagements.
We are here to secure tangible capital inflows, foster partnerships, and ultimately create over 500,000 new jobs, driving shared prosperity for the people of Bauchi State
Governor Bala Mohammed, in his address, highlighted the state’s readiness to foster a conducive business environment, citing improvements in the Ease of Doing Business Subnational index, a liberal tax policy, and a “one-stop-shop” initiative for investors.
“We are here to secure tangible capital inflows, foster partnerships, and ultimately create over 500,000 new jobs, driving shared prosperity for the people of Bauchi State,” the governor stated.
The summit has drawn a diverse array of stakeholders, including prominent business moguls, international investors, development partners, and key government officials. It is part of a broader strategy to align Bauchi’s economic vision with Nigeria’s national development agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During his visit, Vice President Shettima is expected to engage with participants and deliver a keynote address, emphasizing the federal government’s support for state-level economic initiatives. Security has been heightened across the state capital to ensure a smooth and safe event.
The Bauchi State government has expressed optimism that the summit will catalyze significant investments, particularly in critical infrastructure, agriculture, and social services, thereby enhancing the state’s integration into the national and global economy.
As the summit commences, stakeholders are eager to witness the outcomes of discussions and partnerships that could shape Bauchi’s economic future for years to come.
