Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has appointed Mr. Li Zhensheng, a Chinese national, as Economic Adviser to the state government.
The appointment was announced during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bauchi State Government and the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, held in Bauchi.
Governor Mohammed said the decision was part of efforts to turn Bauchi into a centre for international partnerships and investment. He explained that the new agreement would open doors for joint projects in key sectors like agriculture, education, healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining, and trade.
The governor revealed that a Bauchi State representative office would be established in China to oversee all activities under the agreement and ensure proper implementation.
He added that the move aligns with growing diplomatic ties between Nigeria and China under the leadership of Presidents Bola Tinubu and Xi Jinping. The goal, he said, is to attract foreign investment, create jobs, upgrade infrastructure, and improve the state’s image globally.
In his response, Mr. Zhensheng, who also chairs the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, pledged to support Bauchi’s development. He promised to mobilise international resources to promote modern infrastructure, economic growth, and improved livelihoods for residents of the state.
The partnership is seen as a bold step to bring international expertise and funding to drive progress in Bauchi.
