Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed Mr. Li Zhensheng, a Chinese national, as Economic Adviser to the State Government.
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The Bauchi State governor made the announcement during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre in Bauchi.
Governor Mohammed explained that the appointment aims to position Bauchi as a hub for international cooperation, with the partnership set to boost investments, infrastructure development, and bilateral projects across sectors including agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and trade.
Under the agreement, Bauchi will set up a representative office in China to oversee projects and ensure timely delivery.
The Bauchi State governor noted that the collaboration aligns with the diplomatic framework between President Xi Jinping of China and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, saying it would boost foreign direct investment, create jobs, enhance skills, modernise key sectors and raise the state’s global profile.
Responding, Zhensheng, who is Chairman of the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, pledged to mobilise resources for Bauchi’s economic transformation.
He equally promised sustainable growth, modern infrastructure and better livelihoods for the people of Bauchi
