The Kano State Government has set up a committee to review its existing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) policy document as part of efforts to attract credible investors and mobilize private sector funding to boost infrastructure and economic development in the state.
In a statement signed by Aminu G. Sanbauna, Public Relations Officer of the Kano Investment Promotion Agency (KanInvest), the move aligns with the administration’s commitment to accelerate the development of untapped resources through viable partnerships.
The Chairman of the PPP Policy Review Committee, Alhaji Usman Bala Muhammad, who is also the Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs, announced the initiative during the opening of a three-day PPP Policy and Manual Review Workshop in Zaria, Kaduna State.
He said the reviewed manual, produced by a team of consultants, would help build confidence among citizens and prospective investors by ensuring transparency and competitiveness in future PPP engagements.
“The review became necessary to resolve issues encountered in past PPP agreements and to establish a more sustainable framework that guarantees mutual benefits for both the government and investors,” Bala added.
He urged participants to work diligently and contribute meaningfully to the development of a strategic document aimed at achieving lasting economic prosperity for the people of Kano State.
The Director General of KanInvest, Muhammad Nazir Halliru, described the PPP model as one of the most dependable sources of alternative funding for infrastructure development, reaffirming the state’s commitment to producing a policy and manual that meet international standards.
“The revised policy will help dispel fears and build trust among both the public and potential investors, creating an enabling environment for sustainable investment,” Halliru said.
A member of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Salisu Kabo Muhammad, who represented the legislature at the workshop, commended the initiative and said lawmakers fully support efforts to develop a robust PPP framework capable of driving economic and social progress across the state.
A representative of Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE), Malam Auwalu Hamza, said he was confident the workshop would produce a viable and forward-looking document capable of transforming PPP investment in Kano State.
Similarly, the lead consultant, Mr. Nufi Barnabas, praised the state government’s commitment and noted that his team had worked tirelessly to deliver a comprehensive policy framework that aligns with international best practices.
In his closing remarks, Halliru thanked participants, partners, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for their support, expressing optimism that the reviewed policy would serve as a cornerstone for economic growth and sustainable development in Kano.