Taraba State Seeks Investment in Istanbul for Job Creation

On Friday, delegations from the Taraba State government engaged with European business executives and prospective investors in Istanbul, Türkiye, aiming to boost development and job creation in the state. This engagement is part of Governor Agbu Kefas’ administration's Moving Forward Agenda and the recently launched Taraba Regional Development Plan.

Hon. Justin Aondoaseer Tyopuusu, Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Economy, stated that the delegation highlighted the state's investment opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, value-chain development, and natural resources, while seeking partnerships to attract private investment and strengthen local production. The statement emphasized that Taraba is open for business and sustainable investment.

Following the discussions in Türkiye, the delegation plans to travel to Spain for further investor engagements before returning to Nigeria. The delegation includes the immediate past Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Industry, Hon. Peter George, and Hon. Justin Aondoaseer Tyopuusu.