Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has announced the appointment of Mr. Li Zhensheng, a Chinese national, as the Economic Adviser to the state government.
The appointment was made public on Thursday during the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bauchi State and the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre in Bauchi.
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Governor Mohammed explained that the partnership is part of a broader vision to position Bauchi as a major player in global economic cooperation.
The long-term collaboration is expected to drive investment and boost development across multiple sectors, including agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and trade facilitation.
The MoU provides a general framework for joint projects, with individual agreements to be negotiated and executed as needed.
“As part of the deal, a Bauchi State Representative Office will be established in China to oversee project implementation and ensure timely delivery,” the governor stated.
He added that the initiative aligns with the bilateral relations fostered by President Xi Jinping of China and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, aiming to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties at both national and state levels.
“This agreement is not just about infrastructure—it’s about transforming lives. We are opening Bauchi to the world,” he said, noting that the project would attract foreign direct investment, generate jobs, upgrade skills, modernise industries, and boost the state’s global profile.
Mr. Zhensheng, who also serves as Chairman of the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, expressed his organisation’s readiness to mobilise international resources in support of Bauchi’s economic goals.
“We are committed to helping Bauchi achieve sustainable growth, modern infrastructure, and improved livelihoods,” he affirmed.
