The Bauchi State Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment, under the leadership of Commissioner Alhaji Salis Gamawa, represented the state at the LCCI International Business Conference & Expo (Invest Nigeria) in Lagos, on behalf of His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON. With over twenty-five countries and global business leaders in attendance, the event provided a strategic platform for Bauchi to showcase its vast opportunities in agriculture, solid minerals, tourism, ICT, and energy. The delegation also engaged in bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening partnerships, which will be further consolidated during the forthcoming Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit scheduled for October 8–9, 2025.
The participation of Bauchi at this international gathering underscored the state’s readiness to attract meaningful investment and drive economic transformation. Investors were presented with the enormous agricultural potential that spans crop production, livestock, and agro-processing, while the solid minerals sector, still largely untapped, was highlighted as a key driver of industrial growth. The delegation equally emphasized Bauchi’s tourism endowments, including its wildlife reserves and cultural heritage, as well as emerging prospects in ICT and renewable energy, which align with global trends in sustainable development.
Yet, behind the excitement and promise, the event also drew attention to the structural challenges that stand in the way of fully unlocking these opportunities. Issues around infrastructure, particularly road networks, energy supply, and industrial facilities, continue to affect ease of doing business in the state. Concerns over security in parts of the region remain a factor that investors weigh carefully, while bureaucratic bottlenecks pose further risks to investor confidence. These realities remind stakeholders that for Bauchi’s investment narrative to translate into practical outcomes, deliberate steps must be taken to build the necessary enabling environment.
Looking beyond Bauchi, the Lagos expo reflected the larger picture of Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda, with states increasingly competing for global capital as the country seeks to move beyond its dependence on oil. Bauchi’s presence at such an international forum signaled its determination to carve out a place in this emerging order by aligning its natural endowments with investor interest. This approach not only positions Bauchi as an attractive sub-national investment destination but also strengthens the broader case for Nigeria as a viable hub for global business.
In the end, the message from Bauchi was clear: the state is open for investment, its opportunities are vast, and its leadership is committed to building the partnerships required to translate potential into prosperity. But while the future looks bright, the test lies in ensuring that investor interest is matched with practical reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and a regulatory framework that encourages confidence. If these steps are taken, Bauchi could become a model for economic transformation and a reference point in Nigeria’s drive to harness opportunities beyond oil.
Reported by: Stone Reporters News
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