By: Adelowo Oladipo, Minna
In a significant move aimed at strengthening the investment ecosystem of Niger State and fostering closer collaboration between government and the organized private sector, the Commissioner for Investment, Alhaji Suleiman Takuma, paid a working visit to the Secretariat of the Niger Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NCCIMA) at the ongoing Trade Fair Complex.
Addressing members of the Chamber’s Executive Committee and stakeholders present, the Commissioner reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote enterprise development, investment attraction, and economic growth.
He assured the Chamber of continuous government support and stronger institutional engagement in advancing Niger State’s investment agenda.
As part of efforts to deepen public-private sector collaboration, Alhaji Takuma disclosed plans to facilitate a high-level business engagement meeting between the Chamber movement and the Governor of Niger State.
According to him, the proposed interaction will provide a strategic platform for investors and business leaders to directly engage government on investment opportunities, policy support mechanisms, and economic development priorities.
In a further demonstration of confidence in the Chamber’s role as a catalyst for economic growth, the Commissioner announced that he would henceforth conduct investment-related discussions with prospective investors at the Chamber’s Conference Room, positioning the institution as a central hub for investor engagement and business facilitation within the state.
The Commissioner also revealed that advanced plans are underway to organize a major investment summit at Zuma Rock Resort, an event expected to showcase Niger State’s vast investment potential across critical sectors including agriculture, solid minerals, manufacturing, tourism, infrastructure, and renewable energy.
The summit is anticipated to attract local and international investors, development partners, and business leaders seeking opportunities within the state’s rapidly expanding economy.
Responding on behalf of the Chamber, the President of NCCIMA, Alhaji Suleiman Liman, expressed appreciation to the Honourable Commissioner for the visit and commended his unwavering support for Chamber activities.
He particularly welcomed the Commissioner’s commitment to sustained engagement with the organized private sector, describing it as a positive step towards creating a more investor-friendly business environment in Niger State.
The Chamber President reiterated NCCIMA’s readiness to partner with the State Government in driving investment promotion initiatives, facilitating business growth, and positioning Niger State as a preferred destination for domestic and foreign investment.
The visit concluded with a group photograph session, after which the Chamber President led members of the Executive Committee in accompanying the Honourable Commissioner on an inspection tour of exhibitors’ stands at the ongoing Trade Fair grounds.
The tour provided an opportunity to interact with entrepreneurs, assess local products and innovations, and gain firsthand insight into the growing dynamism of the state’s business community.
The visit underscores the increasing synergy between government and the private sector and signals renewed momentum toward attracting investments, creating jobs, stimulating industrial development, and accelerating sustainable economic growth across Niger State.
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