By Segun Adewale, Bauchi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared open, the Bauchi Investment Summit 2025, urging local and foreign investors to take advantage of the vast opportunities provided by the Bauchi State Government to drive sustainable economic growth and development.
He also declared that there was no better time for investors to come and invest in Nigeria than now.
Thegazellenews.com reports that Investment Summit organised by the state government in an effort to woo more investors to the state has as it’s theme “Revealing a Resilient Economy: Optimizing Investment Partnerships”.
The President who was speaking during the opening ceremony of the Summit organised by the Bauchi State government held in Bauchi on Wednesday assured investors of Nigeria’s stable and profitable business environment under the current administration.
Represented by his Vice, Senator Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu said the federal government remained committed to implementing reforms aimed at strengthening economic growth, attracting sustainable investments, and enhancing the ease of doing business across all sectors.
He commended Governor Bala Mohammed for organizing the summit, describing it as a visionary platform that aligns with the federal government’s agenda for inclusive and diversified economic expansion.
He urged prospective investors to engage with all the states and the relevant ministries, departments and agencies of the federal government to access support.
The President who explained that the country’s External Reserve had grown to $43 billion in September,said that “We came to office promising to turn around the fortune of the country while the death service to revenue ratio has shut up to about 100 per cent.
“Today, we are pleased to share that we have reduced it to less than 50 per cent. Our GDP gross rate as of last month stood at 4.23 per cent and oil revenues 411 per cent.
“Our external reserve has grown to $43 billion as of September 2025 and I assure investors that there is no better time to join Nigeria than now,” said the President.
He advised that with its vast arable land, Bauchi state could also advance climate smart agriculture and commercial outgrower skills.
According to him, Bauchi’s natural assets and cultural heritage could boost tourism and hospitality while its renewable and gas potential could also power industrial processes through public private partnership.
“I commend governor Mohammed and the Bauchi team for the decisive action to convey this summit and organised road shows across the nation to showcase investment opportunities,” he said.
He further commended Governor Bala Mohammed for organizing the summit, describing it as a visionary platform that aligns with the federal government’s agenda for inclusive and diversified economic expansion.
Earlier speaking, Governor Bala Mohammed reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing an enabling environment for investors, citing strategic partnerships with Chinese firms in agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.
Governor Bala Mohammed further highlighted that Bauchi State’s investment drive is anchored on transparency, accountability, and innovation, assuring investors of full government support in protecting their interests.
He noted that the state is leveraging its abundant natural resources, youthful population, and improving infrastructure to position itself as a major economic hub in Northern Nigeria.
The Governor promised to make the state a safer place for investors as well as their investments.
According to him, “We will make you and your investment safer than us. We will make you more important than us”.
Speaking on behalf of local and foreign investors, the Director General of the Kano State Chamber of Commerce Alhaji Mansur Muhammad and the Tunisian Ambassador to Nigeria described the summit as a timely intervention that would promote economic growth.
They commended the state government for creating a conducive atmosphere for business growth expressing readiness to partner with the State in various aspects.
