Jigawa To Establish Islamic University, Partners Islamic Bank, Arab Bank To Drive $50m Investment

By Daniel Maduka

In a bid to advance the socio- economic landscape of Jigawa State , Governor Umar Namadi on Monday February 19 2024 led a high powered mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The mission which include  top government officials from the state ministries of Education, Finance and Agriculture ,is seeking to attract investments in the region of $ 50 million to the state.

A statement issued  by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS to the Governor, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, said the mission ,while in Saudi, will among other things seek to establish a good working relationship with such international financial Institutions as the Islamic Development Bank and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, and interested investors based in the Holy Land.

The goal ,according to the statement ,is to attract investments in excess of $ 50 million cutting across Agriculture, Education and the Health sectors.

The mission is also expected to initiate discussions and agreements with the World Assembly Of Muslim Youths which will lead to the establishment of an Islamic University and 11 Islamic Centres across Jigawa state,with a view to increasing access to quality education ,as well as engendering intellectual development among the people.

” In the Health sector the delegation will be exploring collaborative opportunities to conduct health and medical outreach programmes ,focusing particularly on corrective eye surgery .

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This collaboration aims to address crucial healthcare needs and enhance the well- being of the people ” the statement further stated

In an interactive section with the media before departing for the Holy Land, Governor Namadi, harped on the compelling need to leverage international financial institutions as the Islamic Bank and Arab Bank  in driving investments and sustainable development,for the creation of opportunities for the good people of Jigawa State.

“The three collaborative fields- Agriculture, Education and Health, form part of Governor  Namadi’s 12 -point blueprint aimed at advancing the state.” the statement noted.