As part of his efforts to improve revenue generation for Yobe State, Governor Mai Mala Buni has urged the Qatari embassy in Nigeria to explore the agricultural potential in the state for the benefits of the two governments.
A statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, said Buni in a meeting with the Qatari ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Ali Ghanem Alhajri, at the Qatar embassy in Abuja, Thursday, said Yobe is a leading state in the production of sesame seeds, Gum Arabic and livestock.
The governor said, “Yobe State has large quantities of sesame seeds, Gum Arabic and livestock, suitable for international trade, adding that the completion and commissioning of the international Cargo Airport in Damaturu will support international trade between Qatar and the north-eastern states.
“Yobe State is a potential hub for international commodity trading between the North East sub region and foreign countries.”
The governor called on the embassy to sensitise its business community on the potential that awaits them in the state, adding that his administration is ready to explore and exploit more opportunities for partnership between Yobe State and the government of Qatar.
He commended the Qatari government for the support extended to the people of the state to fast-track the recovery programme from the security challenges.
The Qatari ambassador, Dr Ali Ghanem Alhajri, said he would soon embark on an economic tour to Yobe State to assess and explore the economic potential of the state for trade.
The ambassador said Qatar is willing to look at areas of partnership with the Yobe State government to boost trade and improve its support to the state. Daily Trust.
