Shettima Arrives for 2026 Jigawa Investment Summit

On Wednesday, Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, arrived at Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi International Airport in Dutsinma, Jigawa State, ahead of the 2026 Jigawa Investment Summit set to take place from July 1 to July 2. He was welcomed by Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi, Deputy Governor Aminu Gumel, and Kano State Deputy Governor Murtala Garo, along with other dignitaries including the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, and members of the Jigawa State Executive Council.

Shettima is expected to officiate the opening of the summit, which has the theme "Unlock," designed to showcase Jigawa State's economic potential to attract local and foreign investors. The summit aims to advance the state's agenda for economic transformation and job creation, featuring high-level discussions among policymakers, development partners, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and industry leaders on investment opportunities across various sectors of the state's economy.