Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has appointed a Chinese national, Mr. Li Zhensheng as Economic Adviser to the state government.
Mohammed announced this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre in Bauchi on Thursday.
The governor said the move will position Bauchi State as a rising hub of international cooperation, with the long-term partnership expected to accelerate investment, infrastructure development, and bilateral collaboration across sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and trade facilitation.
“As part of the deal, a Bauchi State Representative Office will be established in China to oversee project implementation and ensure timely delivery,” the governor stated.
He added that the partnership aligned with the diplomatic framework between President Xi Jinping of China and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, designed to strengthen relations at both national and subnational levels.
The MoU outlines a framework for cooperation, with specific project agreements to be developed on a case-by-case basis.
“This agreement is not just about infrastructure—it’s about transforming lives. We are opening Bauchi to the world,” he said.
He added that the collaboration would boost foreign direct investment, create jobs, enhance skills, modernise key sectors, and improve Bauchi’s global visibility.
Zhensheng, who is the Chairman of the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, vowed that the Centre’s is committed to mobilising global resources to support Bauchi’s economic transformation.
“We are committed to helping Bauchi achieve sustainable growth, modern infrastructure, and improved livelihoods,” he said.
