By Ishaq Haruna Hardawa
The Bauchi Investment Corporation (BIC) and the Bauchi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA) have strengthened their collaboration to promote economic growth and private-sector development in Bauchi State.
This followed the submission of a report by a Joint Collaborative Committee established by the two organisations to identify areas of economic growth through public-private sector collaboration.
Presenting the report, Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Salihu Lukuman Abubakar, said the recommendations were aimed at promoting effective partnerships between the public and private sectors to contribute to the economic transformation of the state.
He said the Committee recommended the establishment of a Technical Working Group to drive the implementation of the recommendations, particularly in critical sectors such as mining, agriculture and renewable energy.
Alhaji Salihu Lukuman Abubakar said the future economic prosperity of Bauchi State would depend on its ability to mobilise investment, stimulate private enterprise and create sustainable economic opportunities for its growing population.
He urged BIC and BACCIMA to carefully study the report and ensure its effective implementation.
The Committee Chairman also commended members for their dedication and valuable contributions to the success of the assignment.
Earlier, the Acting Managing Director of Bauchi Investment Corporation, Alhaji Sani Abdullahi Umar, said the collaboration between BIC and BACCIMA was aimed at promoting sustainable economic growth through the adoption of new strategies for the overall development of the state.
Alhaji Sani Abdullahi Umar assured that the Corporation would carefully study the report and work towards its implementation in line with its Strategic Action Plan 2025–2027.
In his remarks, the Vice President of BACCIMA, Alhaji Bala Othman Suleman, described the establishment of the Committee as a strategic step towards strengthening business growth in the state.
Alhaji Bala Othman Suleman commended members of the Committee for their dedication and commitment to the assignment.