Kebbi State Government is seeking World Bank’s support to create investment opportunities for foreign and local investors.
Governor Nasir Idris disclosed this during a meeting with the World Bank Country Director in Nigeria, Mr. Shubham Chauhdiri, in Abuja on Monday.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Ahmed Idris, the governor said the meeting deliberated on ways to get intervention from the bank to aid Kebbi’s bid of becoming North West investment hub, noting that attracting investors into the state would fast-track development.
“Essence of this meeting is to see how we can get intervention to create enabling environment for investors in the Land of Equity. Of course, Kebbi has a lot of potential that needed to be harnessed by local and foreign investors.
“Remember, investment is key to individual, corporate and societal growth; hence, the need to invite more people to invest,” he said.
The governor urged all residents to rally round his administration to enable him deliver the dividends of democracy.
Responding, Chauhdiri assured the governor that the bank would look into the possibility of assisting Kebbi to fulfil its dream of becoming North West’s investment hub.
He expressed delight over the state’s investment potential, which should be exploited by investors, and stressed the need to create enabling environment for such.
The meeting, which was attended by the Rector, Waziri Umar Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Dr. Usman Tunga; House of Representatives member, Bello Kaoje and other stakeholders.
