Governor Abubakar Badaru: just back from China

A Chinese company has indicated interest to invest about 120 million dollars in Jigawa for the establishment of sugar processing industry.

Gov. Muhammad Badaru made the announcement on Sunday in Dutse while briefing newsmen on his economic trip to China.

He said that the company was among the numerous companies that had indicated interest to invest in various sectors to boost the economy of the state and create employment opportunities.

“A lot of Chinese companies have indicated interest to invest in agriculture, health, commerce and industries among others, from this year to 2016.

“The state has vast fertile land that can grow sugarcane and this will create jobs for the people,’’ he said.

The governor said that a Chinese Paper company had expressed interest to invest in Ringim local government area of the state, while a pharmaceutical company had concluded plans to also invest in the state.

He said that Nim trees which are available in abundance in the state attracted the pharmaceutical company to the state.

He said that a Chinese company was set to establish technical and vocational schools where youths would be trained on various skills with modern technologies.

Badaru said that arrangements had been concluded for the establishment of furniture making company in the state before the end of 2016.

He promised that his government would create enabling environment for the companies to thrive.

The governor said that some foreign companies and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce would visit the state before the end of November to carry out feasibility study on investment opportunities in the state.

He expressed optimism that industries and plantations would spring up in the state before the end of 2016.