Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially opened the landmark Jigawa Investment Summit in Dutse, where he emphasized that the collective economic advancement of Nigeria relies heavily on the ability of its constituent states to harness their distinct resources and attract private capital. Delivering the goodwill message of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Vice President stated that the federation truly flourishes when individual states drive localized expansion, move past structural dependencies, and unlock sustainable opportunities.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the 2026 Jigawa Investment Summit, Shettima pointed out that key policy reforms implemented by the central administration, such as foreign exchange liberalisation and the Business Facilitation Act, are building strong investor confidence across the country. He specifically cited the landmark Electricity Act as a critical regulatory shift that empowers states to license, generate, and distribute independent power, effectively positioning them to foster robust industrial clusters.
The Vice President also commended the host state for its commendable agricultural achievements, notably its contribution of nearly 40 percent of the national wheat output during the preceding farming season. According to him, the challenge moving forward within the framework of the Jigawa Investment Summit is transitioning this expansive local potential into bankable, job-creating pipelines that actively foster shared national prosperity.
With state governments managing the precise locations where development happens and factories operate, Shettima reiterated that sub-national responsive institutions must proactively eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks. He concluded that unified economic progress across all 36 states remains Nigeria’s greatest strength for long-term industrialization and sustainable growth.
