Kaduna State And German Governments To Deepen Economic Partnership 

Kaduna State and German governments are set to deepen economic partnership as they work together to foster sustainable growth and development in the state. 

Under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, the administration is actively seeking support and partnerships to drive the state’s progress.

It could be recalled that in December 2023, Governor Uba Sani visited the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) to explore potential collaborations.

The visit which was successful, saw GIZ expressing their readiness to support the state in achieving its development goals.

Accordingly, the representatives from GIZ, led by Country Director Dr. Markus Wagner visited the state government for a two-day visit to discuss and solidify economic partnerships between the two parties.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, the Governor had talks around specific areas where the state requires support from the German government which include energy, digital transformation, investment promotion, and agriculture.

On his part, Dr. Wagner expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality and reaffirmed GIZ’s commitment to supporting Kaduna State in achieving sustainable development and creating job opportunities.

The Deputy Governor, on behalf of the state government, thanked GIZ for their partnership and assured them of the state’s dedication to making the most out of the collaboration.

She also expressed confidence that the discussions will result in impactful initiatives that will benefit the people of Kaduna state.

Furthermore, she highlighted progress made in the discussions, particularly in areas such as digital transformation, investment promotion, energy, and agriculture.

She disclosed that GIZ’s support in these sectors will have a positive impact on the state’s development and the lives of its people.

Overall, the visit by the GIZ team has strengthened the partnership between Germany and Kaduna State, and both parties are optimistic about the potential outcomes of their discussions.

Olusola Akintonde