Gov Bago Woos Investors For New Niger Project

By Oduyemi Odumade

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has urged foreign investors at the ongoing G20 Compact with Africa (CWA) Conference in Germany, to explore abounding investment opportunities in the State.

The Governor is part of the Presidential entourage attending the ongoing G20 Compact with Africa Conference in Germany.

While hosting several delegates to dinner including those from Niger State, Governor Umar-Bago unveiled his administration’s ‘New Niger Agenda’.

In a statement in Abuja, the Governor notes the agricultural potential of Niger State, pointing out that the State has the largest land mass in Nigeria and suitable for crop production.

According to the statement, the Governor is working day and night to industrialize Niger State and exploring every opportunity to woo investors both locally and internationally.

“”A few weeks ago, I was in Kano, where i met with the promoters of Gerawa Group of Companies, owners of the biggest oil milling plant in West Africa, the biggest rice mill in Nigeria, and one of the biggest indigenous construction companies in Nigeria.

” I also invited major Nigerian business owners like Sahad Stores, Shagalinku, ShopRite, and 4U, offering them free land to establish their branches in Minna, Niger State, the statement adds.

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