Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has said that the state is open for both local and foreign investors, emphasising its readiness to transform livestock production into a major revenue earner.
In a statement today ,Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor, said he made this commitment during a strategic meeting held yesterday at the New Government House, Rayfield, Jos.
The session which featured delegations from the World Bank and the Federal Government, focussed on the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES).
Mutfwang highlighted the state’s comparative advantage in livestock farming and announced plans to revitalize Jos Abattoir as a central hub for beef export.
“We hope everyone embraces the Livestock Productivity initiative because it benefits the entire country. In Botswana, livestock contributes 50% to their GDP, and Plateau has the potential to achieve significant results,” he stated.
The governor reiterated his administration’s efforts to modernize agriculture to enhance food security and sovereignty.
The governor also unveiled plans to adopt irrigation farming to improve agricultural productivity and shared his vision of leveraging technology to strengthen the state’s key sectors, including agriculture, health, and tourism.
Similarly ,the World Bank delegation, led by Mandeville Sene Emmanuel, reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Plateau State’s developmental agenda.
He stressed the importance of collaboration to ensure the successful implementation of ongoing projects, including L-PRES, for sustainable development outcomes.
Also,at the session was Zarah Audu, Special Adviser, Technical to the Vice President on Foreign Direct Investment.
Her visit was geared towards assessing Plateau’s economic environment as part of the broader efforts to attract foreign investments to Nigeria.
Audu commended the state for its proactive approach, emphasising the need for verifiable data and enabling infrastructure to attract investors. She described the visit as a continuation of recent engagements in Sweden and Morocco designed to draw international investments to Nigeria.
“We are here to assess the state’s preparedness to host investors across diverse sectors for the overall development of Plateau,” she stated.
The strategic engagements underline Governor Mutfwang’s vision to position Plateau as a top destination for both domestic and international investors, with agriculture and livestock serving as the cornerstone of the state’s economic growth.
