Kebbi govt unveils strategic reforms to make state investment hub
Kebbi State Government has unveiled series of strategic initiatives and reforms introduced by Governor Nasir Idris aimed at positioning the state as a leading investment destination and gateway to the West African market.
The Director General of the Kebbi Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA), Dr. Muhammad Kabir Kamba, unveiled the plan during the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organised by the Ministry of Information and Culture for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to showcase achievements recorded over the past three years under the administration of Governor Idris.
The briefing was held on Tuesday at the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Information and Culture in Birnin Kebbi.
According to the Director General, the achievements recorded by KIPA are anchored on the Governor’s commitment to transparency, accountability, quality service delivery, and the creation of an investor-friendly environment through far-reaching policy and institutional reforms implemented in collaboration with relevant MDAs and development partners.
He disclosed that the administration has introduced key Executive Orders to strengthen governance and improve the ease of doing business.
These include the Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agriculture (FRILIA); measures promoting transparency and efficiency in public service delivery; the establishment of a Grievance Redress Mechanism for trade-related matters; and a Right-of-Way waiver for optic fibre deployment to support digital infrastructure expansion.
Dr. Kamba explained that KIPA has developed a robust investment regulatory ecosystem and governance structure, including the establishment of a functional Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Unit to coordinate project conception, prioritisation, development, and implementation across ministries and the 21 local government areas of the state.
He further revealed that Governor Nasir Idris approved the establishment of the Kebbi State Project Facilitation Fund (PFF) to support early-stage project preparation and improve the bankability of investment opportunities.
“The framework, operational manuals, and financial guidelines for the Fund have been completed, while budgetary provisions have been captured in the 2026 approved State budget,” he stated.
The Director General added that KIPA has developed viable project pipelines in hospitality, transportation, logistics, agriculture, and renewable energy. The Agency has also institutionalised quarterly investors’ fora, introduced investor aftercare and retention mechanisms, and digitalised procedures for obtaining critical permits and approvals to simplify business processes.
Highlighting investment promotion efforts, Dr. Kamba noted that the Agency strengthened partnerships with national and international institutions and successfully hosted the maiden Kebbi Investors Forum 2026, which attracted investment commitments valued at approximately $4.10 billion across the mining, renewable energy, manufacturing, agribusiness, transport, and logistics sectors.
He reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to sustaining reforms that strengthen investor confidence, improve transparency, and enhance economic competitiveness, stressing that the initiatives of Governor Nasir Idris are laying a solid foundation for sustainable economic growth and prosperity for present and future generations in Kebbi State.
The event was attended by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, SA Media and Publicity Yahaya Sarki, SA Public Enlightenment and Orientation,Ibrahim Jombali, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Salihu Alkasim Gunabi, Chief Press Secretary Ahmad Idris, directors, and other senior government officials.
