Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf welcomed the Tunisian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohsen Antit, along with a high-level delegation of government officials and business leaders, during an official meeting at Government House on Monday.
This visit coincided with the ongoing Tunisia-Nigeria Multi-sectoral Economic Forum, focusing on enhancing collaboration in vital sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, culture, and trade. Governor Yusuf emphasized Kano’s status as a leading commercial hub in sub-Saharan Africa, reaffirming the state’s commitment to fostering mutually beneficial partnerships with Tunisia.
The governor highlighted the immense investment potential in agriculture, noting plans for collaboration in garment production, dairy processing, and dyeing industries. He directed the Ministry of Investment, Commerce, and Industries, along with the Ministry of Agriculture, to organize an exhibition that showcases Kano’s economic strengths to the Tunisian delegation, facilitating fruitful business interactions.
Additionally, Yusuf underscored the strategic significance of the Kano Dry Port in promoting international trade, announcing that local businesses are preparing to import goods from Tunisia via this facility, a move anticipated to enhance cross-border commerce.
Expressing gratitude for Tunisia’s hospitality towards 17 Kano entrepreneurs who recently engaged in business activities in Tunisia, Governor Yusuf assured that Kano would provide a welcoming environment for Tunisian investors. To further solidify this partnership, he instructed the Managing Director of the Kano State Investment Promotion Agency (KAN-INVEST) to accompany the ambassador on a tour of significant economic sites in the state.
In his address, the Tunisian Ambassador praised Kano’s economic potential and the warm reception received by his delegation. He reaffirmed Tunisia’s commitment to building long-term partnerships with the state and expressed optimism about the productive discussions held with Kano’s business community and government agencies.
Both parties concluded the visit with renewed confidence in strengthening the Kano-Tunisia relationship, paving the way for enhanced trade, investment, and cultural exchange, further solidifying Kano’s role in regional and international markets.
