Katsina State Government has announced plans to host the first edition of the InvestKatsina economic and investment summit, an event organized in collaboration with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, the United Nations Development Programme, and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
The summit is scheduled to take place from Monday, 24th to Tuesday, 25th November 2025 at the Continental Event and Sports Complex in Katsina. It will run under the theme “Building the Future of Katsina’s Economy,” and will be formally declared open by the State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda.
The Director General of the Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency, Ibrahim Jikamshi, described the summit as “a decisive step toward repositioning Katsina State as a globally competitive, private sector–driven economy capable of creating jobs, reducing poverty, and unlocking new opportunities for the people.” He said the initiative reflects the commitment of the Radda administration to rebuild the state’s economy after years marked by insecurity, unemployment, low productivity, and weak industrial performance.
Jikamshi explained that the administration’s long-term ambition is clear. “Our vision is clear: to transform Katsina into an agricultural haven and an investment-friendly state driven by innovation, industry, and modern governance,” he said. According to him, the summit will showcase Katsina’s competitive strengths in agriculture, MSMEs, ICT, mining, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. These sectors, he noted, have the potential to attract both local and international investors.
He added that Katsina must deepen investment partnerships to reverse the economic challenges identified in various national reviews, including the BudgiT State of States report, which ranked Katsina as the 19th largest economy in 2022. “This Summit is where we reset the direction of our economy,” he stated.
The two-day programme will include keynote addresses, sector-based presentations, exhibitions, panel discussions, investment launches, and the signing of major agreements expected to support both short-term projects and long-term development planning. Organizers say the event aims to elevate Katsina’s visibility before global investors and highlight the state’s readiness for business and international cooperation.
The summit will also help investors easily identify opportunities across strategic sectors, making it simpler for them to spot viable projects. Another key target of the event is to strengthen ties between the government, the private sector, business groups, and development partners to support inclusive and sustainable growth. It will provide a platform for experts, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to share insights and explore new areas of collaboration.
According to Jikamshi, the summit will offer investors “clear, reliable, and actionable insights” backed by a new investment framework that will be launched during the event. He said the discussions are expected to set the foundation for long-term reforms. “This Summit is not just an event; it is a commitment to building a stronger, modern Katsina,” he noted.
He acknowledged the support of NIPC, UNDP, and NESG and confirmed that all logistics for the world-class summit are in place. The Organizing Committee added that the event will adopt a hybrid format to allow participation from global investors. Governor Radda, senior officials, development partners, and leaders from key economic sectors will attend throughout the two-day summit.
