From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina
Katsina Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA) recently organized a two-day workshop focused on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for senior government officials.
The workshop, themed ‘Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs),’ aimed to equip participants with the essential skills to effectively manage PPP projects.
The event attracted senior officials from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the state.
By reinforcing the state’s institutional capacity, the workshop sought to harness the potential of PPPs to address infrastructure deficits and improve service delivery in Katsina.
Katsina State’s Deputy Governor, Malam Farouk Lawal, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Deputy Governor’s Office, Mannir Aliyu Mani, spoke at the occasion. He emphasized that the workshop aligns with the ‘Building Your Future Initiative,’ led by Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda, and is a significant step toward achieving sustainable development in the state.
Jobe, a key speaker at the event, highlighted the global rise of PPPs as a viable solution to development challenges. In Katsina, where there is substantial demand for infrastructure, PPPs offer innovative strategies to bridge existing gaps.
“This workshop aligns with Katsina State’s Action for Business Enabling Reforms (SABERs) and demonstrates our commitment to creating a conducive environment for investors,” Jobe stated.
As the chairman of the state’s Committee on Ease of Doing Business, the Deputy Governor emphasized the critical role of institutional capacity in attracting reliable private sector partners for successful PPPs.
“The comprehensive agenda of this workshop reflects our commitment to excellence. Topics such as legal frameworks, risk management, financing strategies, and stakeholder engagement are crucial for implementing successful PPPs,” he added.
The Director-General of KIPA, Ibrahim Tukur Jikamshi, underlined the importance of PPPs for sustainable development at both the state and national levels. He described PPPs as a powerful tool for economic growth, infrastructure development, and service delivery.
They enable states and nations to leverage the expertise, efficiency, and innovation of the private sector while ensuring public objectives are met.
“PPPs represent a powerful tool for economic growth, infrastructural development, and service delivery. They allow states and nations to harness the private sector’s expertise while meeting our public objectives—both locally and globally,” Jikamshi stated.
He reaffirmed KIPA’s commitment to fostering an environment conducive to investment, partnership, and community development throughout the state.
He encouraged participants to actively engage and learn from each other to achieve the desired outcomes.
The workshop served as an essential step towards strengthening Katsina’s institutional capacity, ensuring that the state is well-positioned to effectively implement PPPs and achieve its development goals.
