Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has appointed a Chinese national, Mr. Li Zhensheng, as Economic Adviser to the state government, in a move aimed at positioning Bauchi as a hub for international cooperation and investment.
The announcement came during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bauchi State Government and the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre in Bauchi on Wednesday.
Governor Mohammed said the partnership would drive major investment and infrastructure projects across key sectors including agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and trade.
“We are opening Bauchi to the world,” the governor declared.
Representative Office in China
Under the agreement, Bauchi will establish a representative office in China to oversee joint projects, monitor implementation, and ensure timely delivery. The governor stressed that the initiative aligns with the diplomatic framework between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and is expected to boost foreign direct investment, create jobs, enhance skills, and modernise the state’s economy.
Chinese Adviser Pledges Support
Responding, Mr. Zhensheng—who is also Chairman of the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre—pledged to mobilise resources for Bauchi’s economic transformation. He promised sustainable growth, modern infrastructure, and improved livelihoods for residents.
The collaboration marks a significant step in Bauchi’s push to deepen ties with China and attract global investors to its emerging economy.
