Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed a Chinese National, Mr. Li Zhensheng, as Adviser on Economic Matters, in a move he says will accelerate the state’s push for international investment and development.
The appointment was announced during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bauchi State Government and the Chinese Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre.
The partnership seeks to attract investment, improve infrastructure, and promote collaboration in agriculture, education, healthcare, industry, mining and trade.
Under the agreement, Bauchi will also open a liaison office in China to monitor and coordinate projects.
Governor Mohammed noted that the agreement aligns with the diplomatic frame work between President Xi Jinping and Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at strengthening ties at both national and state level.
“This agreement is not just about infrastructure – it’s about transforming lives. We are opening Bauchi to the world”, the governor said., adding that the collaboration will attract foreign direct investment, create jobs, modernize sector, enhance skills, and improve the state’s global profile.
Zhensheng who is also Chairman of the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, pledged to mobilize international resources to support Bauchi’s economic growth, and assured of his organisation’s commitment to sustainable growth in Bauchi.
“We are committed to helping Bauchi achieve sustainable growth, modern infrastructure and improved livelihoods”, he said.
-9News Nigeria
