By Usman Gwadabe
The Kano State Government has commenced the review of its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) policy framework as part of efforts to attract credible global investors and strengthen private sector participation in infrastructure development across the state.
The development was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Investment Promotion Agency (KanInvest), Aminu G. Sanbauna, on behalf of the Director General, Muhammad Nazir Halliru.
According to the statement, the review exercise, which began during a three-day PPP Policy and Manual Review Workshop held in Zaria, Kaduna State, is designed to address challenges from previous PPP agreements and align the state’s investment framework with international best practices.
Chairman of the PPP Policy Review Committee and Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs, Alhaji Usman Bala Muhammad, said the reviewed policy will enhance transparency, competitiveness, and investor confidence in future partnerships.
“Our goal is to create a framework that guarantees mutual benefits for all parties and accelerates sustainable economic growth,” he stated.
In his remarks, the Director General of KanInvest, Muhammad Nazir Halliru, described PPP as a dependable source of alternative funding for infrastructure development.
He noted that the reviewed document will “build trust among the public and prospective investors, ensuring a stable and enabling investment environment in Kano State.”
Similarly, Hon. Salisu Kabo Muhammad, who represented the Kano State House of Assembly, lauded the initiative, assuring that the legislature fully supports efforts to strengthen PPP governance in the state.
The statement added that the workshop was attended by key government officials, consultants, and development partners, including the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE), which expressed optimism that the exercise would produce a forward-looking document capable of transforming investment opportunities in Kano.