
The Digest:
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has appointed a Chinese national, Li Zhensheng, as his Economic Adviser and signed a global cooperation deal. This strategic move marks a Gateway's Dawn for Bauchi, as the state aims to attract foreign investment and infrastructure development through international partnerships.
Key Points:
- Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed appointed Li Zhensheng as Economic Adviser.
- Zhensheng is a Chinese national and a cooperation research center.
- The state signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese center.
- The goal is to attract foreign direct investment and boost infrastructure.
- Key sectors for collaboration include agriculture, manufacturing, and trade.
- The deal is part of a broader Nigeria-China diplomatic framework.
- Bauchi will open a Representative Office in China to oversee projects.
Sources: Leadership Newspaper