Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has challenged investors, financial institutions and development partners to move beyond expressions of interest and commit to practical investments capable of creating jobs, expanding businesses and delivering visible benefits to ordinary citizens.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Second Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit (J-INVEST 2026) held at the Government House Banquet Hall in Dutse on Wednesday, the governor said the state was seeking partnerships that would translate opportunities into real economic activities and measurable improvements in people’s lives.
Addressing local and international investors, development partners, business leaders and government officials, Governor Namadi stressed that the success of the summit would not be measured by speeches, photographs or signed memoranda alone, but by actual projects and their impact on communities.
“We expect J-INVEST 2026 to yield practical outcomes, including investment leads, agreements, MoUs, project pipelines, financing commitments, sector roadmaps and follow-up actions,” the governor stated.
He urged investors attending the summit to take advantage of the opportunities available in the state and convert business interests into actual investments.
“My message is direct. Bring serious ideas to Jigawa, and you will find a government ready to engage, facilitate and follow through. Use this summit to test opportunities, meet partners, structure projects and move from ideas to commitment to actualised investments,” he said.
Governor Namadi emphasised that the state’s economic agenda is ultimately designed to improve the lives of ordinary citizens, particularly youths, women, farmers, artisans and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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