Kano Emir Sanusi Invites Global Investors to Nigeria | Newskeeper

Image: Kano Emir, Muhammad Sanusi II

By Salisu Kabuga 

The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, has made a strong case for foreign investors to consider Nigeria as a viable destination for investment. 

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday by the Chief of Staff to His Highness, Munir Sanusi Bayero, Galadiman Kano.

According to the statement, the Emir made the call at a side event meeting after the Ceremonial opening of the International Trade and Investment Conference in Tunis on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. 

The meeting was also attended by several dignitaries, including the Governor of Bauchi State, Sen Bala Mohammed, and the Minister of Women Affairs, Haj. Imaan Suleiman.

The Emir highlighted the potential of Nigeria's economy, particularly in key sectors such as Manufacturing, Agriculture, ICT, Innovation, and Finance. 

He urged potential investors to take advantage of the current enabling environment in the country. "Aliko Dangote, as the richest man in Africa, became what he is today because of his confidence in the Nigerian Economy," the Emir said.

The Emir cited Dangote's investment in Nigeria as a good example of the "Invest in Nigeria" model and also made a strong case for investment in Kano, highlighting the state's socio-economic and natural endowments. 

"Kano has a market of 22 million people, natural resources, strategic location, and well-established international markets that service many countries in West and Central Africa and beyond," he said.

The Emir also mentioned the Dawanau grains market, from where grains are exported to all over the world, as a testament to Kano's potential, adding that the Kano State Government has provided many incentives, particularly on ease of doing business, to attract investors.

Accordingly, the Emir explained further that the Kano economy is fertile for shrewd foreign investors, given its multitude of areas of comparative advantage. 

"The Kano Economy is very fertile for any shrewd foreign investor, especially given the inherent multitude of areas of comparative advantage that any potential investor will find attractive," he concluded.