Amina Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, has expressed the organisation’s readiness to work with Zamfara State in advancing sustainable development initiatives.
Gatekeepers News reports that according to a statement issued on Friday by Sulaiman Idris, spokesperson to Dauda Lawal, Mohammed highlighted that the state’s vision, alongside its efforts to promote peace and create a conducive environment, is key to attracting investment.
“This is enough for us to be able to partner.
Investors want an enabling environment. Peace is what you need today for people to come,” Mohammed said.
“What you show us today is first and foremost your passion for what you want us to do, and that is what investors want. They want to know
what you want.”
She stressed the need to reshape Zamfara’s global image, often associated with conflicts tied to solid minerals, noting that the state has significant untapped economic opportunities.
Mohammed pointed to the state’s mining resources, expanding markets, and leadership’s readiness to strengthen institutions and partnerships as strong indicators of growth potential.
“Zamfara state is accessible today. And it would be even more accessible because the road we
travelled on is still under construction. When it is finished, it will revive the businesses and markets around it, and hopefully, by then, we will witness more peace,” she added.
“I see the mining, I see the potentials, I see the market and the demand, but I also see the leadership here who is willing to look at the institution, framework, and partner to get the job done.
“There is a lot of hope and potential here.
Everyone must play their role; this is not something the governor will do alone. The United Nations is willing to be a genuine partner to Zamfara state.”
Earlier, Governor Lawal reaffirmed his administration’s focus on driving sustainable development, strengthening climate resilience, and promoting inclusive economic growth through partnerships.
“Zamfara is at a turning point, with a population of 5.3 million, and the state’s economy is agriculture-driven, with 82% of the population depending on agriculture,” he said.
