Kaduna – The Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit, organised to generate investment to the state, will hold from April 6-7, in Kaduna.
The Executive Secretary of the State Investment Promotion Agency, Alhaji Gambo Hassan disclosed this at a press briefing on Wednesday in Kaduna.
He said that the summit with the theme “Let’s move Kaduna into the Global Economy”, would attract business moguls including Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, international finance organisations and development partners.
He said the forum would highlight key growth-oriented actions, including facilitating the availability of information on investment, and areas where the state has comparative advantage.
“The purpose of the KADINVEST is to bring together the world’s savviest investors to share fresh insights and discuss the strategies put in place for investment in Kaduna state.
“It will seek to answer questions such as “What is the current state of the market in Kaduna State? ,”Where to invest in Kaduna State? and How to invest in Kaduna State?.
“The summit objective is to broadcast Kaduna State’s investment promotion messages to potential investors, lift the profile of the state’s economy within the international investment community.”
Hassan announced that Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i would unveil the state’s Economic Agenda and Development Plan during the summit.
He said that the state government had demonstrated firm commitment to providing sustainable economic growth and appropriate legislations, for businesses to thrive.[pro_ad_display_adzone id=”70560″]
According to him, the state has aligned its budget to capital development to build human capital and infrastructure.
He stressed that private investment remains “the best vehicle for job creation”, as such the forum would serve as a major platform for investment.
“Kaduna State understands the critical significance of mobilizing domestic and international financial resources, leveraging international trade and increasing international development cooperation in achieving sustainable development goals.” Hassan said.
The official identified said the government hopes to attract investment in key sectors over the next four years.
The sectors include transportation, housing, renewable energy, Information and Communication Technology, hospitality and Tourism, as well as agriculture, waste management, manufacturing and mining.
NAN reports that the forum would be jointly hosted by the state government, Nigeria Investment Promotion Council and Nigerian Economic Summit Group. (NAN)