Buni woos investors in sesame, gum arabic processing
By Bala Dauda, Damaturu
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe says his government will create enabling environment for direct and indirect investments in sesame and gum arabic production and processing in the state.
In a statement by Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed in Damaturu, the governor stated this while reacting to the recent ranking of Yobe as the 9th in the country in terms of ease of doing business.
The governor said : ” For us to achieve this feat after the protracted security challenge, spurs our government to do more.
This shows that Yobe state is moving fast and becoming a very business-friendly state,” he said.
Buni explained that with the improvement in security and introduction of incentives by the state government, Yobe state remained committed to becoming a leading state in trade, commerce, and business.
“We have completed and commissioned the international cargo airport to facilitate local and international trade and movements within and outside the country.
“Our administration has constructed modern markets with fireproof facilities to facilitate and support the business community,” the governor said.
He added that his administration had been reaching out to the international community to explore and exploit the potentials in production and processing of sesame seeds, gum Arabic, and livestock.
“Government will improve all areas of collaboration for effective and efficient engagements to promote business activities in the state.
“I want to assure you that Yobe government will continue to provide infrastructure to make state a business hub linking the North with other countries in production and processing of Sesame seeds, gum arabic, and livestock, ” Buni said.