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Kano Government Moves to Attract Investment in PPP , Review Policy Framework

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<p><&excl;-- BEGIN THEIA POST SLIDER --><&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad4" id&equals;"quads-ad4" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;margin&colon;0px&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p><div class&equals;"sqM5yYna" style&equals;"clear&colon;both&semi;float&colon;left&semi;width&colon;100&percnt;&semi;margin&colon;0 0 20px 0&semi;"><script async src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pagead2&period;googlesyndication&period;com&sol;pagead&sol;js&sol;adsbygoogle&period;js"><&sol;script> &NewLine;<&excl;-- TV --> &NewLine;<ins class&equals;"adsbygoogle" &NewLine; style&equals;"display&colon;block" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"ca-pub-4403533287178375" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"4399361195" &NewLine; data-ad-format&equals;"auto" &NewLine; data-full-width-responsive&equals;"true"><&sol;ins> &NewLine;<script> &NewLine; &lpar;adsbygoogle &equals; window&period;adsbygoogle &vert;&vert; &lbrack;&rsqb;&rpar;&period;push&lpar;&lbrace;&rcub;&rpar;&semi; &NewLine;<&sol;script><&sol;div>&NewLine;<p>In line with the present administration’s commitment to attract credible investors and mobilize private sector funding to accelerate the infrastructure development of untapped resources in the state&comma; the Kano State Government has constituted a committee to review its existing Public-Private Partnership &lpar;PPP&rpar; policy document&period;<&sol;p><div class&equals;"KYr5dTqJ" style&equals;"clear&colon;both&semi;float&colon;left&semi;width&colon;100&percnt;&semi;margin&colon;0 0 20px 0&semi;"><script async src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pagead2&period;googlesyndication&period;com&sol;pagead&sol;js&sol;adsbygoogle&period;js"><&sol;script> &NewLine;<&excl;-- TV --> &NewLine;<ins class&equals;"adsbygoogle" &NewLine; style&equals;"display&colon;block" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"ca-pub-4403533287178375" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"4399361195" &NewLine; data-ad-format&equals;"auto" &NewLine; data-full-width-responsive&equals;"true"><&sol;ins> &NewLine;<script> &NewLine; &lpar;adsbygoogle &equals; window&period;adsbygoogle &vert;&vert; &lbrack;&rsqb;&rpar;&period;push&lpar;&lbrace;&rcub;&rpar;&semi; &NewLine;<&sol;script><&sol;div>&NewLine;<p>The Chairman of the PPP Policy Review Committee&comma; Alhaji Usman Bala Muhammad&comma; who is also the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor on State Affairs&comma; disclosed this at the opening of a three-day PPP Policy and Manual Review Workshop held in Zaria&comma; Kaduna State&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Alhaji Bala noted that the reviewed manual—produced by a team of consultants—will help build confidence among citizens and prospective investors by ensuring transparency and competitiveness in future PPP engagements&period; He added that the review became necessary to address challenges associated with past PPP agreements and to establish a strong framework that would guarantee mutual benefits for all parties&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>He urged participants to work diligently and contribute meaningfully to the development of the strategic document that aims to bring lasting economic prosperity to the people of Kano State&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad1" id&equals;"quads-ad1" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;margin&colon;0px&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"vmuZifyz" style&equals;"clear&colon;both&semi;float&colon;left&semi;width&colon;100&percnt;&semi;margin&colon;0 0 20px 0&semi;"><script async src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pagead2&period;googlesyndication&period;com&sol;pagead&sol;js&sol;adsbygoogle&period;js"><&sol;script> &NewLine;<ins class&equals;"adsbygoogle" &NewLine; style&equals;"display&colon;block&semi; text-align&colon;center&semi;" &NewLine; data-ad-layout&equals;"in-article" &NewLine; data-ad-format&equals;"fluid" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"ca-pub-4403533287178375" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"6550225277"><&sol;ins> &NewLine;<script> &NewLine; &lpar;adsbygoogle &equals; window&period;adsbygoogle &vert;&vert; &lbrack;&rsqb;&rpar;&period;push&lpar;&lbrace;&rcub;&rpar;&semi; &NewLine;<&sol;script><&sol;div>&NewLine;<p>In his welcome address&comma; the Director General of the Kano State Investment Promotion Agency &lpar;KanInvest&rpar;&comma; Muhammad Nazir Halliru&comma; described PPP as one of the most dependable sources of alternative funding for infrastructure development&period; He reaffirmed the State Government’s determination to produce a PPP policy and manual that would meet global standards and stand the test of time&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad5" id&equals;"quads-ad5" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;margin&colon;0px&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Halliru expressed optimism that the revised policy would help dispel fears and build trust among both the public and potential investors&comma; thereby creating an enabling environment for sustainable investment in the state&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the Kano State House of Assembly&comma; Hon&period; Salisu Kabo Muhammad—Member representing Doguwa Local Government and Vice Chairman&comma; Public Accounts Committee—commended the initiative&period; He said the legislature fully supports the State Government’s efforts to develop a robust PPP policy that would drive economic and social development by effectively harnessing the state’s abundant resources&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Also speaking&comma; a representative of Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement &lpar;PACE&rpar;&comma; Malam Auwalu Hamza&comma; expressed confidence that the workshop would produce a viable and forward-looking document capable of transforming PPP investment in Kano State&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The lead consultant&comma; Mr&period; Nufi Barnabas&comma; also commended the commitment of the Kano State Government and assured that his team has worked tirelessly to deliver a comprehensive policy framework that aligns with international best practices&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>In his closing remarks&comma; the Director General of KanInvest&comma; Muhammad Nazir Halliru&comma; expressed appreciation to all participants&comma; partners&comma; and the Executive Governor of Kano State&comma; His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf&comma; for his unwavering support and vision toward enhancing investment and economic growth in the state&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><&excl;-- END THEIA POST SLIDER -->&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad4" id&equals;"quads-ad4" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;margin&colon;0px&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<script async src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pagead2&period;googlesyndication&period;com&sol;pagead&sol;js&sol;adsbygoogle&period;js"><&sol;script> &NewLine;<ins class&equals;"adsbygoogle" &NewLine; style&equals;"display&colon;block" &NewLine; data-ad-format&equals;"autorelaxed" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"ca-pub-4403533287178375" &NewLine; 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