By Ibrahim Muhammad
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has reaffirmed that private investment remains central to job creation and economic growth in the state.
He stated this while speaking at the commissioning of Microfinance Bank in Birnin Kudu town.
He said government alone cannot provide all the jobs needed, stressing that sustained economic growth depends largely on private sector participation.
According to him “Private investment is the engine of job creation and economic growth, This is why our administration continues to encourage individuals and businesses to invest in Jigawa State,” the governor said.
He commended Hon. Faruk Adamu for investing in his community, recalling that the Malam Ali Integrated Farm he established and commissioned in 2020 by former President Muhammadu Buhari has continued to create jobs and promote modern mechanised farming.
Governor Namadi noted that the investment aligns with his administration’s 12-Point Agenda, which prioritises empowerment, employment, poverty alleviation, and economic development. He disclosed that over 400,000 people have benefited from various empowerment programmes in the last two years.
The governor assured the investor of government support and urged the management of the microfinance bank and plaza to operate with transparency, accountability, and professionalism.
In his remarks, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the Special Guest of Honour, described the projects as strategic investments that would strengthen the local economy by providing access to financial services and modern commercial facilities.
Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of the investment, Honourable Faruk Adamu Aliyu, thanked Governor Namadi and other dignitaries for their support and pledged to continue investing in projects that promote economic growth and improve the welfare of the people.
Hon. Aliyu said, the projects are designed to expand access to finance, stimulate commercial activities, and create employment opportunities for residents of Birnin Kudu and beyond
