Kano To Partner With Investors To Boost Economy

From Lubabatu Garba

The Kano state government says reiterates commitment to partner with investors for the development.of the state

Alfijir labarai reported the state Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made this known at the opening ceremony of the Afrinvest Kano office.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Finance, Alhaji Kabiru Sa’id Magami, he explained that, Kano state government intends to embrace new technological methods through partnership to modernise and enhance trade in the state.
He pointed out that, Kano was known for its commercial activities even before the advent of colonialism in Nigeria, saying that, there is no better time for investors to establish a presence in the state than now.

“There is no better time for this important decision as Kano is looking for partners like you and we are going to engage you in enhancing trade in Kano.
The Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero describe Kano as a commercial hub that is always ready to provide the necessary support for the development of the economy.

Represented by Magajin Rafin Kano Alhaji Abdulqadir Mahmud Chigari, the Emir prayed and noted that the partnership with the state government would yield positive results.

In his opening address, the Group Managing Director, GMD Afrinvest, Mr Ike Chioke stated that the group had been in Kano for a long.
He announced that it was part of the construction of the popular Ado Bayero Mall several years ago and has done several other projects for the benefit of people in Kano.

He explained that they have gone digital and are going to offer a spectrum of investments to the government and people of the state including the provision of electricity.

He said that the Afrinvest engages in several including security, research, banking and other areas of business activities.
Others who spoke include a representative from the Nigerian Exchange Commission,Kabir Ibrahim, Representative of Nasarawa local government chairman, Bello Baba, HOD agric Nasarawa local government area Babangida Inuwa and other relevant stakeholders.