The Kano State Government has formed a committee to review its Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) policy document, aiming to attract credible investors and boost infrastructure development across the state. This initiative is part of the administration’s broader effort to mobilize private‑sector funding and unlock new investment opportunities.
Usman Bala, Chairman of the PPP Policy Review Committee and Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs, explained that the revised PPP manual is intended to promote transparency, accountability and competitiveness in future engagements between the government and private investors. The review is needed to address challenges associated with earlier PPP agreements and to establish a robust policy framework that guarantees mutual benefits for all stakeholders.
The PPP Policy and Manual Review Workshop, held in Zaria, Kaduna State, gathered stakeholders to contribute to the development of the strategic document. Muhammad Halliru, Director‑General of the Kano Investment Promotion Agency (KanInvest), emphasized PPP as a reliable alternative funding model for infrastructure projects and affirmed the state government’s determination to produce a policy and manual that meet global standards. The revised policy is expected to build trust, dispel investor concerns and create an enabling environment for sustainable investment.
The Kano State House of Assembly has pledged legislative support for the initiative. Salisu Kabo Muhammad, representing Doguwa Local Government, praised the government’s efforts to develop a robust PPP framework. Lead consultant Nufi Barnabas lauded the government’s commitment and assured that his team had worked diligently to deliver a comprehensive, globally aligned policy framework for the state.
The updated PPP policy is poised 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 ready to enhance infrastructure development, attract credible investors and drive economic growth and prosperity for its citizens. Successful implementation of the revised PPP policy will be essential to achieving these goals, and the government’s determination to produce a world‑class policy framework marks a positive step forward.
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