By Bashir Mohammed
Kano
Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has charged Chadian entrepreneurs to invest in the multi billion naira Kanawa Economic City being constructed by his administration, in collaboration with private investors.
“The project is a viable economic undertaking which will service Kano and your country, among other places and will consolidate your contributions to the development of our state,” the governor stated in a speech marking Freedom and Democracy Day of Chad, held yesterday at the Government House, Kano.
The occasion which was the 27th, celebrated the ascension of President Idriss Déby to power and is marked on December 1.
The governor also urged Chadian investors to explore other areas of possible investment in Kano, in order to strengthen the long standing trade and social relations with people of the state.
“We are willing to give those of you willing to set up industries free land”, Ganduje stated, assuring that his administration would continue to work hand in hand with the Chadian community in Kano to promote peace and enhance the status of the state as a foremost commercial centre in Nigeria.
Ganduje expressed appreciation to President Deby for his support to Nigeria, towards maintaining peace especially in the north eastern part of the country, and for his relentless determination to ensure attainment of the goals of the Lake Chad Basin Commission.
In his remarks, the Chadian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Issa Ibrahim, represented by Mr. Bachir Mohammed Niam, appreciated the hospitality of Kano citizens, with whom they have enjoyed strong relations for decades, saying efforts would be geared towards improving bilateral relations between his country and Nigeria.
He urged Chadian citizens in Kano to continue to be law abiding and to work with their Nigerian brothers towards enhancing peace and the economic prosperity of their host communities.
