Kano State on Thursday hosted the Annual Executive Council Meeting of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), bringing together key stakeholders in commerce and industry from across the country.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was represented at the event by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, who delivered a keynote address highlighting the Kano State Government’s strategic efforts to reposition the state as a leading hub for commerce, agriculture, and industrialisation in Nigeria.
In his remarks, Governor Yusuf highlighted the administration’s ongoing reforms and strategic investments designed to strengthen the state’s economic base and boost productivity across key sectors.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment that encourages investment, supports enterprise growth, and drives sustainable economic development.
He further underscored the critical role of a reliable power supply in advancing manufacturing and industrialisation.
The Governor noted that the government has taken decisive steps to tackle energy challenges, including clearing outstanding liabilities owed to the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO).
He added that efforts are also underway to develop independent power generation projects aimed at ensuring a stable and consistent electricity supply for industries and businesses.
Governor Yusuf further highlighted the government’s commitment to modernising commercial infrastructure across the state, particularly the renovation and upgrading of major markets to transform them into more organised, secure, and investor-friendly facilities.
A major highlight of the meeting was the proposal for the establishment of a Commercial University.
In his submission, the Governor strongly advocated for Kano as the most suitable location for such an institution, citing the state’s historical and contemporary role as the commercial nerve centre of Northern Nigeria, as well as its vast human and material resources.
He also conveyed the readiness and full support of the Kano State Government to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to bring the proposed university into reality.
During the event, the Governor’s representative, Comrade Waiya, was honoured with an Award of Excellence and was formally inducted as a member of the Nigerian Chamber of Commerce.
The occasion also featured the launch of a tree-planting campaign for economic trees, an initiative championed by the Women Chamber of Commerce, aimed at promoting environmental sustainability while supporting economic development.
The meeting reaffirmed Kano’s longstanding position as a key centre of trade and commerce in Nigeria and provided a platform for stakeholders to deliberate on policies and initiatives that will strengthen the nation’s economic landscape.
