Jalingo, Taraba State – Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to harnessing Taraba State’s economic potential at the 2025 Taraba International Investment Summit. Delivering the keynote address, Shettima emphasized Taraba’s critical role in Nigeria’s development strategy, spotlighting its rich natural resources and strategic sectors ripe for investment.
Summit Theme: Driving Growth Through Agriculture, Energy, Mining, and Industrialization (AEMI)
Themed “Unlocking Taraba’s Investment Potentials – Advancing Agriculture, Energy, Mining and Industrialisation for Sustainable Growth and Development,” the summit has attracted an influential mix of government leaders, international investors, and private sector giants. Central to the dialogue are Taraba’s comparative advantages in agriculture, renewable energy, and solid minerals—key areas the summit aims to develop into engines of job creation and economic transformation.
Notable Dignitaries Reflect Broad Support
The high-profile event brought together a powerful lineup of stakeholders, including:
- Political Leaders: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State; Bauchi State Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau; and several federal ministers.
- Business Leaders: Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group; Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and UBA Group.
- Traditional and Religious Figures: His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, the Sultan of Sokoto.
In his speech, Vice President Shettima praised the growing synergy between the public and private sectors, noting, “Taraba’s vast assets—from fertile farmland to critical minerals—position it as a pillar of Nigeria’s economic future. This summit is a turning point in transforming these assets into tangible prosperity for the people.”
Path to Prosperity
The summit is expected to result in concrete investment pledges and policy blueprints designed to accelerate industrial development. Priorities include scaling up agricultural value chains, expanding renewable energy infrastructure, and promoting responsible mining practices.
With renewed federal backing and increased investor interest, Taraba is poised to emerge