Zamfara State is ready to attract global investments in agriculture, and Governor Dauda Lawal has assured investors that the state holds a strong comparative advantage in the sector.
The governor made the declaration at the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, where investors, development partners, and policymakers gathered from November 26 to 28.
In a statement released on Saturday, the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the event - led by the African Development Bank and six partner institutions - was a strategic platform that brought together investors and project financiers across Africa.
Governor Lawal participated in sessions focused on boosting private investment, expanding public-private partnerships, and mobilising domestic capital to drive Africa’s economic growth.
On the sidelines of the summit, he signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to kick-start a large-scale agricultural transformation programme in Zamfara State.
The agreement places the state among key beneficiaries of the INTEGRANIUM Agricultural Transformation Initiative, a national programme promoting mechanised farming, agro-processing, post-harvest systems, and global market access.
Under the MoU, Zamfara will provide land, infrastructure, security, and supportive policies, while MOFI will handle financing mobilisation, investor engagement, and project development.
The initiative is expected to create jobs, boost food security, strengthen value chains, and stimulate inclusive economic growth across Zamfara and the wider North-West region.
Speaking at a roundtable with investors, Governor Lawal described Zamfara as an emerging agricultural hub experiencing rapid reforms under his administration.
He highlighted ongoing state projects — including an international cargo airport, a five-star hotel, and major urban renewal works — designed to attract investment and strengthen economic competitiveness.
He urged global partners to take advantage of the opportunities in Zamfara, noting that the state’s fertile land and crop diversity make it a natural destination for agribusiness investment.
