BAUCHI, Nigeria — Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has appointed a Chinese national, Li Zhensheng, as Economic Adviser to the state government, in a move aimed at boosting foreign investment and accelerating economic transformation.
The announcement came on Thursday, August 14, 2025, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bauchi State Government and the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre.
The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation across key sectors including agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and trade facilitation.
A Bauchi State Representative Office will also be established in China to oversee project execution and ensure timely delivery.
Governor Mohammed said the deal reflects Bauchi’s ambition to position itself as a rising hub of international cooperation, noting that it aligns with the broader diplomatic framework between President Xi Jinping of China and Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu.
“This agreement is not just about infrastructure — it’s about transforming lives. We are opening Bauchi to the world,” the governor declared.
According to Mohammed, the collaboration is expected to:
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Attract foreign direct investment (FDI)
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Create jobs and boost skills development
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Modernise infrastructure and key sectors
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Enhance Bauchi’s global visibility
Zhensheng, who is Chairman of the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, pledged to mobilise global resources to support Bauchi’s development agenda.
“We are committed to helping Bauchi achieve sustainable growth, modern infrastructure, and improved livelihoods,” he said, promising long-term support in line with the newly signed agreement.
