Katsina among Nigeria’s most conducive investment destinations – Radda
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda says his administration is fully building inclusive governance system and providing enabling environment for sustainable development and economic growth.
The Governor assured international partners that Katsina State remains one of the most business-friendly states in Nigeria.
“Our administration is inclusive and committed to providing an enabling environment for sustainable development and economic growth.
“Katsina State offers one of the most conducive environments for doing business in Nigeria, particularly in investment, partnerships, and technical collaboration,” Radda told EU diplomats who were in the state to witness the traditional Sallah durbar.
He added that through a gradual, community-driven approach, his government is fulfilling its promises while promoting ownership and long-term sustainability of its initiatives.
He reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening global partnerships to ensure the state benefits from community-led initiatives and broader development opportunities.
The Governor who held a high-level engagement with European Union ambassadors and diplomatic representatives, said that the state has secured strategic partnerships covering education, agriculture, food security, women empowerment, and technology.
The Executive Secretary, Katsina State Development Management Board, Mallam Mustapha Shehu, who coordinated the session, described the meeting as a turning point in the state’s drive to attract international collaboration and investment.
“Katsina State is ready to work closely with its international partners to translate these commitments into actionable programmes that will drive inclusive growth and long-term prosperity,” Shehu said.
The engagement opened with a documentary presentation showcasing the state’s achievements across education, agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development, followed by a technical session that identified development gaps and opportunities for collaboration.
In their remarks, the ambassadors pledged support across education, agriculture, small and medium enterprise development, and technology and innovation.
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Mohammed Malick Fall, was among the Envoys present at the engagement.
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