The Niger State government has assured that the ongoing wave of insecurity caused by bandits and insurgents will not pose a threat to investors. The government emphasized that the security situation in parts of the state is often exaggerated and that the activities of the bandits are usually confined to rural areas, which are far from the locations where investors would typically operate.
State Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Alhaji Aminu Suleiman Takuma, stated that the affected areas are isolated and do not impact most investment zones. Speaking to journalists in Minna on Monday ahead of the “Nigeria Public Private Partnership (PPP) Network Meeting” scheduled for Wednesday in Minna, Takuma highlighted the state government’s efforts to combat terrorism and banditry. He noted that Governor Alhaji Mohammed Umaru Bago is working closely with the Army and other security agencies to ensure the safety of all parts of the state for investors.
Takuma reassured potential investors of their safety and that of their investments, stating, “Niger State is large, and areas where banditry occurs are about six hours away from other parts of the state.”
He also announced that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, will deliver the keynote address at the meeting, discussing the “Critical Role of PPPs in our National Development Strategy.” Governor Bago will share his vision and initiatives on leveraging PPPs for the development of the state’s infrastructure and economy.
Takuma highlighted that the meeting is a testament to the government’s commitment to fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. Participants will also visit PPP-executed projects in the state capital during the meeting.
