Gombe State has become the first state in Northern Nigeria to benefit from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) funded Nigeria Investment Promotion Certification programme, implemented by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).

The 3-day workshop, held for officials of various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in Gombe State, aimed to build the competence of the state to provide information capable of attracting investment for sustained economic growth and development.

Adejumobi Fashola, representative of the UNDP, highlighted Gombe’s strategic importance and potential for attracting local and foreign investments, particularly in sectors like agriculture, solid minerals, and renewable energy.

The programme seeks to standardize and enhance the capabilities of MDAs in promoting and facilitating investments, equipping them with necessary skills, tools, and knowledge to create a conducive environment for investors.

Mohammed Abubakar Bello Kumo, Permanent Secretary/Sole Administrator of the Gombe State Investment and Property Development Company Limited, expressed Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s commitment to transforming Gombe into an investment hub, citing ongoing efforts to improve the business climate through reforms and infrastructure projects.

Participants praised the opportunity to learn from industry experts and engage in practical sessions, gaining valuable insights into leveraging the state’s unique resources to attract investment.