Kaduna government partners with Kuwait to accelerate economic growth

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has met with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Nigeria, Abdelaziz Albisher, to discuss issues aimed at addressing developmental challenges and revamping the state’s economy.

The meeting was a follow-up to their initial engagement on 9th June 2023, demonstrating government’s commitment to forging strategic and sustainable partnerships with development agencies.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by Muhammad Lawal Shehu, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and made available to newsmen in Kaduna.

It read that Governor Sani believes that by forging strategic alliances with development agencies, the state government will tap into external expertise, resources, and funding opportunities that will contribute to the overall growth and revitalization of the economy of Kaduna state.

He informed the diplomat that the state government is dedicated to leveraging the expertise and resources of international development agencies to accelerate its development efforts and achieve sustainable growth.

On his part, Ambassador Albisher expressed keen interest in making Kaduna state a pilot beneficiary of the Kuwait fund in Nigeria.

While welcoming the opportunity and highlighting the benefits that such a partnership would bring to the state, Governor Sani said the proposal aligns with his administration’s SUSTAIN MANIFESTO on attracting investments and fostering economic development.

Additionally, Governor Sani also received the top management team of Huawei Technologies Ltd, a leading Chinese technology company, led by its Managing Director, Terrens Wu, on Tuesday 18th July 2023.

The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration and investment in the technology sector in a bid to make Kaduna a technology hub in Nigeria.

Governor Sani reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to establishing Kaduna State as a technology reference hub in Nigeria to drive innovation, create job opportunities and enhance its overall competitiveness.