Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed Chinese national Mr. Li Zhensheng as Economic Adviser in a move aimed at boosting the state’s global investment profile.

The announcement came on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bauchi State Government and the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre. The partnership is expected to drive foreign direct investment, infrastructure development, and collaboration across key sectors including agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and trade facilitation.

As part of the agreement, a Bauchi State Representative Office will be established in China to oversee project execution and ensure timely delivery. Governor Mohammed described the deal as a step towards positioning Bauchi as “a rising hub of international cooperation,” in line with diplomatic frameworks between President Xi Jinping and President Bola Tinubu.

“This agreement is not just about infrastructure—it’s about transforming lives. We are opening Bauchi to the world,” Mohammed said, noting that the initiative will create jobs, improve skills, and modernise critical sectors.

Mr. Zhensheng, who also serves as Chairman of the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, pledged to mobilise global resources for Bauchi’s economic transformation. “We are committed to helping Bauchi achieve sustainable growth, modern infrastructure, and improved livelihoods,” he stated.