You spend so much time trying to stay strong for everyone that you forget you’re struggling too. You listen to people’s problems, support their battles, and carry their worries. But when it’s your turn to need help, you don’t even know who to call.
Over the past two days, Jigawa State had the privilege of hosting the Second Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit (J-INVEST 2026), an important gathering that brought together government leaders, investors, development partners, and business executives from within and outside Nigeria to explore the enormous opportunities our state has to offer. It was an honour to welcome His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima GCON (@officialSKSM), Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who declared the summit open on behalf of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR (@officialABAT). I was equally delighted to receive distinguished guests from across the country and beyond who honoured our invitation and contributed to the success of the summit.
Over the course of the summit, we showcased Jigawa's investment potential, highlighted the progress we have made in improving infrastructure and the business environment, and engaged investors in practical discussions across agriculture, renewable energy, manufacturing, MSMEs, education and healthcare. Beyond the plenary sessions, the deal room engagements, panel discussions, policy presentations and partnership discussions created valuable opportunities to connect ideas with investment and chart a clear path for sustainable economic growth.
I was pleased to share the progress we have made over the past three years, from facilitating 64 actualised investments to expanding road infrastructure, supporting renewable energy projects and opening new opportunities across agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare and the digital economy. The quality of discussions throughout the summit and the genuine interest shown by investors left me encouraged about what lies ahead for Jigawa State.
I sincerely thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the reforms that are strengthening investor confidence across the country, and I am grateful to Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, for honouring us with his presence. My appreciation also goes to all the political leaders, government officials, development partners, members of the diplomatic community, investors, captains of industry and everyone who contributed to the success of J-INVEST 2026.
I thank everyone who took the time to be part of J-INVEST 2026. I look forward to seeing the outcomes of the engagements over the past two days. May Allah (SWT) continue to bless Jigawa State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The first Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit was held in August 2013 under the administration of former Governor Sule Lamido. The Second Jigawa State Investment Summit with theme "Unlocking Opportunities: Driving Sustainable Growth for a Better Jigawa" with a target of attracting over N400bn in investment, is set to hold from 1st to 2nd July, 2026, under the administration of our able Governor, His Excellency, Mallam Umar Namadi, FCA @uanamadi
A GREATER JIGAWA ✊🏻
Today in Hadejia, I had the honour of receiving Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for the North-West launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme. I was delighted that Jigawa State was chosen to host this important initiative, which will help improve access to nutritious food for vulnerable children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Behind every policy are real people, real families and real challenges. Food security is not only about producing enough food; it is also about making sure those who need it most are not left behind. That is why this programme fits naturally with the work we have already begun in Jigawa through our Food and Nutrition Policy, our Social Protection Policy and the MASAKI Nutrition Programme.
I was pleased to share some of the progress we have made over the last few years. Through the MASAKI programme alone, we screened about 245,000 children in 2024 and over 382,000 in 2025, while the number of children recovering from moderate acute malnutrition increased from about 19,000 to more than 43,000. We also trained 600 women to produce nutritious complementary food using locally available ingredients, helping to improve child nutrition while supporting household livelihoods.
I also assured the First Lady that, as Governors of the North-West, we will give this programme the support it deserves. We understand the responsibility that comes with it. By providing storage and distribution facilities, supporting food bank centres and working closely with communities and our partners, we can ensure that assistance reaches the families it is intended for.
I was equally delighted that Her Excellency commissioned the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy and the Oluremi Tinubu Clinic, two important public facilities built by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). These projects will expand access to quality education and healthcare for our people while complementing our administration's efforts in human capital development. I sincerely appreciate NITDA, under the leadership of its Director General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, for this thoughtful investment in Jigawa State and for the positive impact it will have on our communities.
I thank Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for choosing Jigawa State to host the North-West launch, and I appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the continued attention being given to food security, healthcare and social welfare. My gratitude also goes to my colleague Governors, our traditional rulers, development partners and everyone who contributed to the success of today's event. May Allah bless our efforts, strengthen our communities and continue to bless Jigawa State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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