By Faridat Salifu
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has called for global investors to the state’s agricultural sector.
He made the call during the Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2025, held from November 26 to 28 in Rabat, Morocco.
The forum, led by the African Development Bank in collaboration with six founding institutions, provides a platform for investors to negotiate deals and support major investment decisions.
Governor Lawal participated in discussions on private investment, public-private partnerships, and mobilizing domestic capital to accelerate Africa’s development.
On the sidelines of the event, he oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Zamfara State Government and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated to advance agricultural transformation in the state.
The agreement makes Zamfara a key beneficiary of the INTEGRANIUM Agricultural Transformation Initiative, a national programme focused on mechanized farming, agro-processing, post-harvest systems, and global market access.
Under the partnership, Zamfara will provide land, infrastructure, security, and a regulatory framework, while MoFI will lead financing, investor coordination, and project development support.
The initiative is expected to create jobs, strengthen value chains, improve food security, and support inclusive growth in Zamfara and the wider North-West region.
Governor Lawal described Zamfara as an agricultural powerhouse capable of producing a wide range of crops beyond soybeans.
Lawal said the state is completing an international cargo airport, building a five-star hotel, and undertaking urban renewal projects to attract sustainable investment.
He said Zamfara State’s development across multiple sectors positions it as a prime destination for domestic and international investors.
