The Kano State Government has established a committee to review its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) policy document, aiming to attract credible investors and enhance infrastructure development across the state. This initiative is part of the administration’s efforts to mobilize private sector funding and unlock investment opportunities.
According to Usman Bala, Chairman of the PPP Policy Review Committee and Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs, the revised PPP manual is designed to promote transparency, accountability, and competitiveness in future engagements between the government and private investors. The review is necessary to address challenges associated with previous PPP agreements and establish a strong policy framework that guarantees mutual benefits for all stakeholders.
The PPP Policy and Manual Review Workshop, held in Zaria, Kaduna State, brought together stakeholders to contribute to the development of the strategic document. The Director-General of the Kano Investment Promotion Agency (KanInvest), Muhammad Halliru, emphasized the importance of PPP as a dependable alternative funding model for infrastructure development. He expressed the state government’s determination to produce a PPP policy and manual that meet global standards.
The reviewed policy is expected to help build trust and dispel investor fears, creating an enabling environment for sustainable investment. The Kano State House of Assembly has pledged legislative support for the initiative, with Salisu Kabo Muhammad, member representing Doguwa Local Government, commending the government’s efforts to develop a robust PPP framework.
The lead consultant, Nufi Barnabas, lauded the commitment of the Kano State Government and assured that his team had worked diligently to deliver a comprehensive, globally aligned policy framework for the state. The revised PPP policy is expected to play a crucial role in unlocking the state’s abundant resources for social and economic development.
With the review committee’s work underway, the Kano State Government is poised to enhance its infrastructure development and attract credible investors, ultimately driving economic growth and prosperity for its citizens. The successful implementation of the revised PPP policy will be crucial in achieving this goal, and the government’s determination to produce a world-class policy framework is a step in the right direction.
