WED SEPT 10 2025-theGBJournal| Governor Governor Dauda Lawal told investors at the fifth African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET), that beyond Zamfara’s gold deposits, the state is rich in vast, untapped resources, including copper, lithium, tantalite, and granite.
The Governor equally assured the global investors at the conference, hosted by the Afreximbank, in Algiers, Algeria, that ”Zamfara State is open for investments,” as he pitches for critical investments in the State’s economy.
In his address at the conference last weekend, Governor Lawal emphasized that his administration is committed to transforming Zamfara’s narrative from one of challenges to one of significant opportunities and resilience.
“My administration is dedicated to creating a secure, profitable, and sustainable environment for investment. I am here today as a partner, ready to collaborate with you to unlock our shared prosperity.”
He sought partnerships in key areas to effectively implement his administration’s investment initiatives.
“We need financiers, such as Afreximbank, to provide and facilitate tools like credit guarantees, political risk insurance, and currency swap facilities.
These instruments are essential for mitigating perceived risks while attracting capital for large-scale infrastructure and mining projects.
“We welcome institutional support for capacity building within our state agencies, particularly in modernizing our land registry, training our investment promotion team on global best practices, preparing projects, and implementing digital systems for transparent and efficient permit processing.”
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