Vice President Shettima visits Jigawa for key investment summit

Vice President Kashim Shettima has landed in Jigawa State to officially open the state’s main economic summit, called the J-Invest Summit 2026. This event is a big step for the state’s economic plans.

The J-Invest Summit 2026, themed "Unlocking Opportunities, driving sustainable growth for a Better Jigawa," will take place from July 1 to July 2, 2026. It will be held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Dutse.

The summit is organized by InvestJigawa, the state’s investment promotion agency, under Governor Umar Namadi’s leadership.

The Jigawa State Government has set ambitious goals for this important event. They aim to attract over ₦400 billion in private sector investments to boost industrial growth and create jobs in the state.

The state has identified over ₦500 billion worth of solid investment-ready projects across its 27 Local Government Areas. There will also be more than 500 important participants, including global investors, development finance institutions, and leaders from the private sector.

Focus Areas

To meet its goals for growth and development, the summit is focusing on four key areas: Agribusiness and Agro-allied Industries. This will take advantage of Jigawa’s large arable land, agricultural potential, and recent efforts to prepare for global exports.

Renewable Energy and Infrastructure

The summit will also look into alternative energy options and the infrastructure needed to support industrialization.

MSMEs and Light Manufacturing

Another focus will be on boosting local micro, small, and medium enterprises. These businesses are seen as key players in driving industrial growth.

Social Services (Education and Health)

The summit will also explore ways to build strong public-private partnerships (PPPs) to improve healthcare and education in the state.

Notable Speakers

Alongside Vice President Shettima and Governor Namadi, the event will feature prominent figures from Nigeria’s economic and financial sectors, including:

Dr Mansur Mukhtar, Chairman of the Board at the Bank of Industry; Lead Speakers Dr Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director/CEO of the Bank of Industry; Dr Abba Abubakar Aliyu, Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency; and Mr Mansur Ahmed, CEO of Dangote Group.

What to Anticipate

During the two-day summit, the state aims to go beyond general policy talks. The focus will be on Business-to-Government (B2G) and Business-to-Business (B2B) matchmaking sessions. The goal is to secure signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and set immediate timelines for project execution.