BAUCHI GOVERNOR APPOINTS CHINESE NATIONAL AS ECONOMIC ADVISER

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed a Chinese national, Li Zhensheng, as his economic adviser. The appointment was made during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bauchi State Government and the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre in Bauchi.

According to Governor Mohammed, the move aims to position Bauchi State as an emerging hub for international cooperation, boosting investment, infrastructure growth, and long-term bilateral collaborations across key sectors. The partnership is expected to impact various sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, mining, education, manufacturing, trade, and the oil and gas sector.

“The MoU outlines the partnership framework, while specific project agreements will be developed subsequently,” Governor Mohammed said. He further revealed that part of the arrangement includes establishing a Bauchi State representative office in China to oversee project execution and ensure timely delivery.

The governor’s decision to appoint Li Zhensheng as economic adviser is seen as a strategic move to leverage China’s expertise and experience in driving economic growth and development. The partnership between Bauchi State and the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre is expected to bring about significant benefits to the state and its people.