Bauchi State Government, led by His Excellency Senator Bala A. Mohammed, CON on Wednesday 30th July 2025, unveiled the Bauchi Investment Summit 1.0 road show in Enugu, South East Nigeria, to woo investors from the region.
The Governor of Bauchi State was ably represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alhaji Aminu Hammayo who discussed further the economic potential of Bauchi State, which will interest investors from the South East region.
Opening prayer was done by Dr Levi Muonanu before the Commissioner for Budget came on stage to present a welcome address from the Bauchi State Government.
Professor Chinedu Nebo, former Vice Chancellor of University of Nigeria Nsukka and former Minister of Power was the chairman of the occasion in the unveiling of the Bauchi State Economic & Investment Summit in the South East.
Prof Nebo appreciated Bauchi State Governor and his team for coming to the South East and presenting opportunities in Bauchi State for investors in the South East region dominated by Igbos who are known for their trading and entrepreneurial tenacity. He made his opening speech where he talked about the economic potential of Bauchi State, the hospitality nature of people from the state and did not forget to mention the large untapped mineral resources found in Bauchi State, which he is privileged to know as a scholar in Geology and mining.
The Commissioner for Commerce in Bauchi State, after observing the protocols, presented a video showing the economic potential of the state and also presented some slides where he talked about the happenings in Bauchi State, especially active sectors that will benefit investors/ partners from the south-east region of Nigeria. Another interesting thing is his mention of arable land in Bauchi State measuring over 4.2 million hectares of land fertile for Agriculture, which investors from the South East can tap into to scale their business.
Dr Ifedi Okwenna, the Executive Secretary South East Business and Investment Summit appreciated Bauchi State Government for leading in pushing a collaboration of the state government and stakeholders from the entire states in the South East region. He talked about the existing partnership in the past when economic corridors of the old Eastern region and the Northern region walked perfectly until alot of things happened which crippled the thriving collaboration but with a summit like the one that Bauchi State Government is organizing, stakeholders especially private sectors from the region will find their way to Bauchi State to promote a mutual beneficial business collaboration that develops Bauchi State and South East region at large.
In good will message, the president of the South East Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (SECCIMA) Mr Humphrey Ngonadi ably represented by the Director General SECCIMA Dr Ochi appreciated the Bauchi State Government, led by the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Senator Bala Mohammed for organizing the south East unveilling of the Bauchi Investment Summit 1.0 to be done in October 2025 in Bauchi State.
Furthermore, the president of Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) represented by a council member Mr Chilaka Njoku read out a speech from the ECCIMA president thanking the Bauchi State Governor on the economic transformation his government has done so far in the state and also appreciated his call for investment partnership from investors in the South East region.
The President of the 9th Mile Chamber of Commerce, South East Zonal Manager of BOI and others presented their goodwill messages.
Other dignitaries present at the unveiling of the Bauchi Investment Summit 1.0 held in Enugu, South East Nigeria, included HRH Igwe. Amb Lawrence Agubuzu ( Former Chairman of the Traditional Rulers Council in Enugu State and South East), Chairman/Founder East Side Ventures Chief Gaius Chibueze ( Bitcoin Chief), CEO/Managing Director Romat Group Limited Mr Matthew Aroh, Chairman NYSCN in Enugu State Hon. Bartholomew Ebuka Okoh, ECCIMA Council member, Princess Roseline Egbo , House Committee Chairman on Commerce in the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Hajiya Ladi Katagum, and host others who participated actively in the Summit, disclosing the economic potential of Bauchi State in the areas of Agriculture, Tourism, ICT, Livestock and Natural Resources.
