By: Mayen Etim
KADUNA, North-West, Nigeria – Kaduna State Government, (KDSG), has entered into partnership with Kuwait to accelerate economic growth and technological advancements of the state.
Governor Uba Sani, at a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, with Kuwait Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdelaziz Albisher, said the partnership is aimed to effectively address developmental challenges and revamping Kaduna state economy.
A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Muhammad Shehu, dated July 19, 2023, stated that the meeting served as a follow-up to their initial engagement on 9th June 2023, and demonstrated the commitment of KDSG to forging strategic and sustainable partnerships with development agencies.
The statement read in part; “Governor Sani believes that by forging strategic alliances with development agencies, the State Government will tap into external expertise, resources, and funding opportunities that will contribute to the overall growth and revitalization of the economy of Kaduna State.
“He informed the top diplomat that the Kaduna State Government is dedicated to leveraging the expertise and resources of international development agencies to accelerate its development efforts and achieve sustainable growth.
“On his part, Ambassador Albisher expressed keen interest in making Kaduna State a pilot beneficiary of the Kuwait Fund in Nigeria.
“While welcoming this opportunity and highlighting the benefits that such a partnership would bring to the State, Governor Sani said “the proposal aligns with my administration’s SUSTAIN MANIFESTO on attracting investments and fostering economic development.”’
In a related development, Governor Sani also received the top Management Team of Huawei Technologies Ltd, a leading Chinese technology company, led by its Managing Director Terrens Wu, on Tuesday 18th July 2023.
The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration and investment in the technology sector in a bid to make Kaduna a technology hub in Nigeria.
Governor Sani reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to establishing Kaduna State as a technology reference hub in Nigeria to drive innovation, create job opportunities, and enhance its overall competitiveness.