Hussaini Ibrahim 
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda (M) in Paris, the capital of France during the meeting.
KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda secures major investment interest from leading French and Italian companies following high-level talks in Paris aimed at accelerating the state’s industrialisation through Public–Private Partnership (PPP) models.
The meeting featured a detailed presentation by State Lead Consultant Harun Abba Gana, who outlined investment-ready opportunities across energy, agriculture, digital technology, medical systems, infrastructure, and sustainable mobility.
Gana explains the strategic differences between EPC&F and EPC models, noting that both frameworks offer investors reduced financial and operational risks. European companies express interest in rural solar electrification projects, smart-city platforms, livestock expansion, agri-food processing, and advanced medical support systems.
Governor Radda assures investors that Katsina has introduced reforms designed to boost transparency, ease regulatory processes, and strengthen security. “Our administration is committed to creating an enabling environment for sustainable investment. By partnering with leading international companies, we are accelerating industrialisation, creating jobs, and empowering communities across Katsina State,” he says.
The companies commend Radda’s proactive leadership and note that their financing capabilities align with the state’s long-term development agenda.
Ma’asum Auwal Jibrin, Consultant for Investment and International Partnerships, describes the talks as a “breakthrough for the state and a strong signal of continued economic growth and innovation.”
Governor Radda is accompanied by senior officials, including the Special Adviser on Power, Dr Hafiz Ibrahim Ahmed.
The delegation’s engagement marks a major step toward positioning Katsina as a competitive hub for modern agriculture, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing in northern Nigeria.
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