Governor Radda Leads North West Governors’ Forum Meeting in Abuja
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has presided over the North West Governors’ Forum meeting at Katsina House, Abuja, bringing together regional leaders to discuss pressing governance and development issues.
In attendance were:
• Governor Uba Sani (Kaduna State)
• Governor Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State)
• Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Sokoto State)
• Governor Umar Namadi (Jigawa State)
The meeting also had the participation of Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, UN Resident Coordinator, Mohammed Malik Fall, and UN Consultant on the North West, Maryam Uwais.
This high-level engagement reflects the commitment of North West governors to strategic collaboration and regional development, ensuring security, economic growth, and improved governance for their states.
NGX Partners with Katsina State to Drive Capital Market Growth and Economic Development
In a strategic move to bolster economic development, the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has partnered with the Katsina State Government to explore capital market-driven investment opportunities aimed at funding infrastructure, fostering industrialization, and creating jobs.
The collaboration was highlighted during the visit of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda to the Nigerian Exchange headquarters, where discussions focused on leveraging capital market instruments such as:
• Sukuk bonds
• Infrastructure bonds
• Green bonds
Boosting Economic Growth through Capital Market Engagement
During the visit, NGX Group Chairman, Umaru Kwairanga, commended Governor Radda’s progressive economic agenda, particularly the Katsina State Development Plan, which aims to accelerate economic transformation and attract private sector investments.
Governor Radda reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging capital market resources to finance key projects, improve infrastructure, and boost industrial growth.
“Katsina State is poised for rapid economic expansion, and strategic partnerships with institutions like NGX Group are essential for achieving our development goals. By deepening our capital market engagement, we will unlock new funding streams to drive progress,” Radda stated.
NGX’s Commitment to Transforming Nigeria’s Capital Market
Also speaking at the event, NGX Group Managing Director/CEO, Temi Popoola, emphasized the Exchange’s role in modernizing Nigeria’s capital market through technology and innovation.
In addition, NGX CEO, Jude Chiemeka, pledged the Exchange’s continued support for subnational governments, helping them structure financial solutions tailored to their development needs.
The visit concluded with a Closing Gong Ceremony, symbolizing the beginning of a new partnership between NGX Group and Katsina State to unlock capital market opportunities and promote sustainable economic development in the state.
Strengthening Financial Regulations for Economic Growth
Meanwhile, NGX Regulation Limited, the independent regulatory arm of NGX Group, has also partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to strengthen market surveillance and combat financial crimes within Nigeria’s evolving capital market landscape.
This collaboration underscores a collective commitment to enhancing financial transparency, boosting investor confidence, and ensuring long-term economic stability.
