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KSG woos foreign investor for agric, energy, tech funding

The Katsina State Government (KSG) under the leadership of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, has advanced discussions with foreign investors and development finance institutions to fund key sectors, including agriculture, energy, and technology in the state.

This follows his participation at the 2025 Oxford Africa Business Forum, held at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where he served as a guest speaker.

In a statement shared by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Katsina, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, it was revealed that Governor Radda emphasized Katsina’s strategic advantages while addressing some industry leaders and economic stakeholders on the theme “Africa’s Growth Trajectory: Globalization vs. Domestic Collaboration,” 

Radda highlighted policy reforms designed to ease business operations and accelerate development.

“Our Climate Smart Agriculture Policy and pilot program aim to mitigate climate change effects and enhance food security,” he stated.

Also during a panel discussion on “Strength in Unity: The Power of African Domestic Collaboration,” Governor Radda stressed the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), regional security, and sustainable development.

He advocated for leveraging Africa’s youthful population and technology to drive growth.Following the forum, discussions were initiated with investors and finance institutions to support Katsina’s economic sectors.

Additionally, potential collaborations with the Saïd Business School for executive programs and the Blavatnik School of Government for public service training were explored.

The Katsina delegation included Chief of Staff Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, Economic Adviser Khalil Nur Khalil, Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Development Management Board Mustapha Shehu, and Special Assistant on Power and Energy Dr. Hafiz Ibrahim Ahmed.

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