President Bola Tinubu has urged investors to take advantage of the current investment opportunities in Nigeria, citing the country’s improved economic indicators. Speaking at the Bauchi Investment Summit, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the president highlighted Nigeria’s increased external reserve, which stood at $43 billion as of September 2025. He also noted that the debt service to revenue ratio has been reduced to less than 50%, and the GDP growth rate has reached 4.23%.
The president emphasized that Bauchi state, with its vast arable lands, has the potential to advance climate-smart agriculture and commercial outgrower skills. He also pointed out that the state’s natural assets and cultural heritage could boost tourism and hospitality, while its renewable and gas potentials could power industrial processes through public-private partnerships.
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state reassured prospective investors that the state would provide a safe and conducive environment for their investments. He pledged to prioritize water resource management, ensuring that all local government areas have access to water driven by solar and gravity at a minimal cost.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, called on leaders to promote good governance and monitor commitments, summits, and conferences in the northern states to evaluate performance and drive national development. The Bauchi Investment Summit, themed “Revealing a Resilient Economy: Optimising Investment Partnerships,” aims to showcase the state’s investment potentials and attract investors to the region.
The summit is part of the state government’s efforts to diversify its economy and create opportunities for growth and development. With Nigeria’s improving economic indicators and the state’s natural resources, Bauchi is poised to become an attractive destination for investors. The president’s assurance of a favorable investment climate and the governor’s commitment to providing a safe environment are expected to boost investor confidence and stimulate economic growth in the region.