Zulum approves industrial hub management unit to boost trade and investment in Borno

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has approved the establishment of a dedicated Industrial Hub Management Unit to enhance trade and investment in the state. The Industrial Hub, located in Maiduguri, aims to stimulate economic growth through diversified processing and manufacturing activities.

The unit will oversee the operations of the hub, which currently hosts production plants for solar panels, waste recycling, food processing, and manufacturing lines for various products. Engr Bukar Kolomi has been appointed as the Senior Technical Assistant to the Governor and Industrial Hub Manager to lead this initiative.

The Industrial Hub Management Unit will operate under the Ministry of Trade, Investment, and Tourism to ensure seamless coordination. Despite previous challenges with the Njimtilo Industrial Park, the state government remains committed to industrial growth, offering incentives such as tax credits and land provisions to attract investment and support small and medium enterprises.