Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed a Chinese national, Mr. Li Zhensheng, as Economic Adviser to the state government.
The announcement was made during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bauchi State Government and the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre in Bauchi.
Mohammed said the appointment is part of efforts to position Bauchi as a hub for international cooperation, with the partnership expected to boost investments, infrastructure development, and bilateral initiatives in sectors including agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and trade.
Under the agreement, the state will establish a representative office in China to monitor projects and ensure their timely completion.
The governor explained that the collaboration aligns with the diplomatic framework between President Xi Jinping of China and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, noting that it would attract foreign direct investment, create jobs, improve skills, modernise key sectors, and enhance Bauchi’s global standing.
Zhensheng, who also serves as Chairman of the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, pledged to mobilise resources for Bauchi’s economic growth. He promised that the partnership would deliver sustainable development, modern infrastructure, and improved livelihoods for the state’s residents.
