Shettima arrives in Jigawa for 2026 investment summit

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday arrived Dutse, Jigawa State capital to attend the Jigawa Investment Summit 2026, holding from July 1 to July 2.

On arrival at Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi International Airport Dutse, Shettima was received by the state governor, Umar Namadi, his deputy, Aminu Gumel and the Deputy Governors of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Garo.

Also on ground to welcome the vice president were the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, members of the Jigawa state Executive Council and other top government officials.

Our correspondent reports that Shettima, the Special Guest of Honour, will declare the Summit themed, “Unlocking Opportunities: Driving Sustainable Growth for a Better Jigawa’’ open.

The summit, aimed at showcasing the state’s economic potentials to local and international investors and reflecting the commitment of the state government to economic transformation, investment promotion, and job creation.

Shettima is expected to set the pace for policymakers, development partners, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and industry leaders, among others, to explore investment opportunities in critical sectors of the state’s economy.

The Jigawa State Commissioner for Information, Sagir Musa, said the summit would focus on agriculture, renewable energy, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), light manufacturing, education and healthcare.

Musa said the government was determined to mobilise investments for agricultural transformation and harness alternative energy potential for sustainable development.

He added that the summit would also focus on positioning MSMEs as drivers of industrialisation and strengthening public-private partnerships in the education and health sectors.

“Jigawa State is blessed with vast economic potential, a peaceful business environment, fertile agricultural land, energetic youth population and growing infrastructure that position our state as a prime destination for local and international investors.” he said.