By Abdullahi Alhassan
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has intensified efforts to attract private-sector investment, assuring prospective investors of his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for businesses in the pharmaceutical, mining and trade sectors.
Governor Zulum gave the assurance on Monday during a high-level investment meeting with representatives of the Jampur Group, an international conglomerate, at the office of the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) in Abuja.
The discussions centred on investment opportunities in Borno State, particularly plans by the company to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant and commence the production of Tom Brown, a fortified nutritional food aimed at addressing malnutrition and improving child health.
The governor said his administration would provide the necessary support, including land allocation and investment incentives, to facilitate the successful take-off of the proposed projects.
“We are committed to providing a business-friendly environment for investors. Borno State will make land available and extend every necessary incentive to ensure the successful establishment of the pharmaceutical manufacturing company and other industrial ventures,” Zulum said.
He highlighted Borno’s strategic location as a major commercial hub, noting that the state provides investors with access not only to the Northeast market but also to neighbouring African countries.
According to the governor, the state’s geographic advantage offers enormous market opportunities for manufacturers and other businesses seeking regional expansion.
“Borno occupies a strategic position as a gateway to the Northeast and neighbouring countries. Products manufactured here have access to vast markets, making the state an attractive investment destination,” he added.
The Country Manager of Jampur Group, Mohammad Asad Javeed, reaffirmed the company’s interest in expanding its investment footprint in Nigeria through Borno State, particularly in healthcare and nutrition-related manufacturing.
The meeting was attended by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate; the Director-General of the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), Dr. Abdul Mukhtar; and other senior government officials.
Governor Zulum was accompanied by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Professor Baba Malam Gana, and his Special Adviser on Monitoring and Evaluation, Engr. Baba Bukar Gujibawu.
