Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed Chinese national, Li Zhensheng, as Economic Adviser to the state government, in a move aimed at positioning the state as a hub for international cooperation and investment.
The announcement was made on Thursday, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bauchi State Government and the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre’, in Bauchi. The agreement outlines a framework for long-term collaboration in key sectors, including agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and trade.
As part of the deal, Bauchi will establish a representative office in China to coordinate projects and ensure timely delivery. Governor Mohammed said the partnership aligns with the diplomatic framework between President Xi Jinping of China and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, and is designed to boost foreign direct investment, create jobs, enhance skills, modernise infrastructure, and elevate the state’s global profile.
“This agreement is not just about infrastructure—it’s about transforming lives. We are opening Bauchi to the world”, Mohammed said.
Zhensheng, who is Chairman of the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, pledged to mobilise resources for Bauchi’s economic transformation, promising sustainable growth, modern infrastructure and better livelihoods for residents.
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