Yobe SSG Leads Advance Team to Morocco

By: Mamman Mohammed

Yobe state government advance team has arrived Morocco ahead of educational, agricultural and local government investment partnerships.

His Excellency the Executive Governor of Yobe State Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON COMN, who is leading the state delegation is expected to arrive Morocco later.

The partnership would explore areas of investment in the potentials abound in the state for employment generation and wealth Creation.

Agriculture is one of the priority areas of the Buni administration, driving economic recovery especially among the returnee communities.

Yobe state government last year launched a massive agricultural empowerment programme with over 100 tractors, hand tillers, harvesters, sprayers, fertilizer and many other farm Implements.

Similarly, the state government declared emergency on education, and giving the sector a priority attention.

The partnership between Yobe state and the Moroccan governments is to boost entrepreneurial education in schools across the state.

The advance team is led by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, with the commissioner of Agriculture Hon. Mustapha Ali Goniri, Higher education Prof. Bello Kawuwa, commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Hon. Ibrahim Adamu Jajere, chairman Damaturu Local government Hon. Bukar Adamu, Dr. Salim Umar Muhammad and Mamman Mohammed.

Yobe SSG Leads Advance Team to Morocco

Zulum Confirms Appointment of Mohammed Abdu Kyari as Commissioner at Borno State Local Government Service Commission

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has confirmed the appointment of Alhaji Mohammed Abdu Kyari as Commissioner at the Borno State Local Government Service Commission.

In an executive communication to the Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, Governor Zulum formally requested the House to confirm the appointment of Mohammed Abdu Kyari as Commissioner representing Borno North in the Commission.

“In accordance with the powers conferred on me by Section 198 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), I hereby request the Honourable House to confirm the appointment of Mohammed Abdu Kyari as Commissioner representing Borno North at the Borno State Local Government Service Commission,” Zulum requested.

Governor Zulum expressed his appreciation for the continued support and collaboration between the executive and legislative arms of government, emphasizing the importance of a harmonious working relationship.

“I wish to seize this opportunity to extend the sincere appreciation of the Executive for the support, cooperation, and close working relationship extended to it by the Honourable House,” he added.

Zulum Confirms Appointment of Mohammed Abdu Kyari as Commissioner at Borno State Local Government Service Commission

Eurocham Nigeria Hosts 2025 Annual Stakeholder Conference, Explores Growth in a Post-Reform Economy

By: Michael Mike

European businesses in the country, members of the diplomatic community, business leaders from the private sector and policy makers have met to discuss Nigeria’s economic reforms and their impact on business and investment.

According to a statement on Tuesday by European Union, they met in Lagos at the annual stakeholders’ conference of Eurocham Nigeria (The European Business Chamber), participants also engaged in meaningful dialogue on fostering sustainable growth in a transforming economic landscape.

With the theme “Achieving Growth Post-Reforms,” the conference addressed critical areas such as trade, aviation and tourism, energy, finance, and workforce transformation, highlighting opportunities for collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Welcoming participants to the conference, President of Eurocham Nigeria, Mr. Yann Gilbert, stressed the organisation’s role in advocating for policies that drive economic growth and enhance EU-Nigeria business relations.

In a keynote speech, the Honorary President of EurochamNigeria and the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, restated the EU’s commitment to Nigeria’s economic transformation. He outlined ongoing efforts to bolster trade relations and unlock investment potential, positioning Nigeria as a key partner in the region. He also introduced the EU-Eurocham Support Grant, an initiative aimed at strengthening private-sector growth in Nigeria.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), in a second keynote address delivered by his Special Adviser on Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ms. Janet Oputa, highlighted the aviation sector’s role in driving economic expansion. In the speech themed “Aviation: A Catalyst for Post-Reform Growth inNigeria”, she spoke on ongoing infrastructure developments and the investment opportunities emerging in Nigeria’s air transport industry.  

A major highlight of the conference was a presentation by Ms. Danelee Masia, Director Economist for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa at Deutsche Bank, on “Nigeria: A Path to Renewed Growth, in which she provided a macroeconomic overview of Nigeria’s recovery, touching on key fiscal reforms, foreign exchange policy adjustments, and investment trends shaping the country’s future.

Also addressing the conference, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, Director General of PEBEC, shed light on the government’s ongoing ease-of-doing-business reforms, while Mr. Olufemi Modupe Awoyemi, Founder of Proshare Limited, discussed financial sector developments and emerging investment opportunities in his remark.

A thought-provoking panel discussion, moderated by IfeomaFinnih, brought together industry leaders to examine how businesses can navigate and thrive in Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape. The panel discussed on Insights on energy sector reforms and investment prospects; the role of tourism and travel in post-reform economic growth; workforce transformation and the future of talent development; the importance of public-private sector collaboration; and business policy reforms and regulatory improvements, with a focus on the impact of policy shifts, investment incentives, and strategies for ensuring long-term economic stability.

Eurocham Nigeria remains focussed on fostering stronger partnerships between Nigeria and the European business community, recommitting itself to supporting pro-business policies, advocating for regulatory improvements, and driving initiatives that enhance economic cooperation between Nigeria and the EU.

Eurocham Nigeria (The European Business Chamber) is a leading platform representing European businesses operating in Nigeria. Committed to fostering strong economic ties between Nigeria and the European Union, Eurochamadvocates for business-friendly policies, facilitates industry dialogue, and supports initiatives that drive sustainable growth and investment. Through its events, policy engagements, and business support services, Eurocham Nigeria continues to strengthen the European business community’s contribution to Nigeria’s economic development.

Eurocham Nigeria Hosts 2025 Annual Stakeholder Conference, Explores Growth in a Post-Reform Economy