http://www.newsportng.com.ng Kaduna state government has entered partnership with the government of Kuwait in a bid to foster economic growth in the state.
The Chief Press Secretary to the executive Governor, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, disclosed this in a press statement issued to Journalists in Kaduna on Monday said the Uba Sani’s led administration is totally committed to accelerate economic and technological advancements.
Muhammed noted that Uba met with the Ambassador of the state of Kuwait to Nigeria, His Excellency Abdelaziz Albisher in Abuja on Tuesday to address developmental challenges and revamping the state’s economy.
He further stressed that the meeting served as a follow-up to their initial engagement on 9th June 2023, and demonstrates the commitment of the Kaduna State Government to forging strategic and sustainable partnerships with development agencies.
The CPS said, “the State Governor, His Excellency Senator Uba Sani on Tuesday 18th July 2023, held a meeting with His Excellency Abdelaziz Albisher, the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Nigeria, in Abuja aimed at effectively addressing developmental challenges and revamping the State’s economy.
“The meeting served as a follow-up to their initial engagement on 9th June 2023, and demonstrates the commitment of the Kaduna State Government to forging strategic and sustainable partnerships with development agencies.
“Governor Sani believes that by forging strategic alliances with development agencies, the State Government will tap into external expertise, resources, and funding opportunities that will contribute to the overall growth and revitalization of the economy of Kaduna State.
“He informed the top diplomat that the Kaduna State Government is dedicated to leveraging the expertise and resources of international development agencies to accelerate its development efforts and achieve sustainable growth.
“On his part, Ambassador Albisher expressed keen interest in making Kaduna State a pilot beneficiary of the Kuwait Fund in Nigeria.
“While welcoming this opportunity and highlighting the benefits that such a partnership would bring to the State, Governor Sani said “the proposal aligns with my administration’s SUSTAIN MANIFESTO on attracting investments and fostering economic development.”
“Additionally, Governor Sani also received the top management team of Huawei Technologies Ltd, a leading Chinese technology company, led by its Managing Director Terrens Wu, on Tuesday 18th July 2023.
“The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration and investment in the technology sector in a bid to make Kaduna a technology hub in Nigeria.
“Governor Sani reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to establishing Kaduna State as a technology reference hub in Nigeria to drive innovation, create job opportunities, and enhance its overall competitiveness.”