Kaduna State and German Government to deepen economic partnership
By Jibrin Abba
Kaduna State and the German Government have taken steps to deepen their economic partnership as they work together to foster sustainable growth and development in the state.
The administration of Governor Uba Sani, is actively seeking support and partnerships to drive the state’s progress.
Governor Sani visited the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) in December 2023, to explore potential collaborations. The visit was successful, with GIZ expressing their readiness to support the state in achieving its development goals.
On Tuesday January 16, representatives from GIZ, led by Country Director, Dr. Markus Wagner, visited Kaduna State Government for a two-day visit. The purpose of the visit was to discuss and solidify economic partnerships between the two parties.
The GIZ team was warmly welcomed by Governor Uba Sani and other senior government officials, and a business dinner was later held to further strengthen the relationship.
During the discussions, which continued the following day, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe led senior government officials in talks on specific areas where the state requires support from the German government. These areas include energy, digital transformation, investment promotion, and agriculture.
Dr. Wagner expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality and reaffirmed GIZ’s commitment to supporting Kaduna State in achieving sustainable development and creating job opportunities.
The Deputy Governor, on behalf of the state government, thanked GIZ for their partnership and assured them of the state’s dedication to making the most out of the collaboration.
She also expressed the confidence that the discussions will result in impactful initiatives that will drive economic growth and improve the lives of the people of Kaduna State.
