NEXIM Bank is discussing with Bauchi State government on ways of exploring investment opportunities in the state. NEXIM Bank Acting Managing Director/CEO, Bashir Wali met with the Governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Abubakar to discuss areas of collaboration last week.
Wali said NEXIM will be collaborating with state to boost export-oriented investments in agro-processing, solid minerals, especially under the N500 billion Export Stimulation Facility (ESF) and the N50 billion Export Rediscounting and Refinancing Facility (ERRF).
Abubakar expressed his appreciation for the august visit and provided a snapshot of Bauchi State, especially its resources and other potentials.
According to him, the state covers a total land area of 49,259.01 square kilometres which represents about 5.3 per cent of Nigeria total land mass, making it one of the largest states in the country.