JUST IN: Bauchi governor appoints Chinese national as economic adviser
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed a Chinese national, Mr. Li Zhensheng, as the state’s Economic Adviser.
The announcement was made on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre in Bauchi.
Governor Mohammed said the appointment and partnership are aimed at positioning Bauchi as a hub for international cooperation, with the long-term goal of accelerating investment, infrastructure development, and collaboration across sectors including agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and trade facilitation.
“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.
Mohammed explained that the collaboration aligns with the broader diplomatic framework between President Xi Jinping of China and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, which seeks to strengthen relations at both national and subnational levels.
“This agreement is not just about infrastructure—it’s about transforming lives. We are opening Bauchi to the world,” he said, adding that the initiative would boost foreign direct investment, create jobs, enhance skills, modernize key sectors, and improve the state’s visibility on the global stage.
In his remarks, Zhensheng, who chairs the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to supporting Bauchi’s economic transformation.
“We are committed to helping Bauchi achieve sustainable growth, modern infrastructure, and improved livelihoods,” he said.
The MoU also outlines a framework for cooperation, with specific projects to be developed and executed on a case-by-case basis.
