Bauchi Governor Appoints Chinese National as Economic Adviser, Seals Global Partnership

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has appointed a Chinese national, Mr. Li Zhensheng, as Economic Adviser to the state. The announcement came on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre in Bauchi.

Governor Mohammed said the appointment and agreement are part of efforts to position Bauchi as an emerging hub for international cooperation. The long-term partnership is expected to drive investment, infrastructure projects, and bilateral collaboration in sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and trade facilitation. The MoU sets out a framework for cooperation, with specific projects to be agreed upon individually.

As part of the deal, a Bauchi State Representative Office will be established in China to coordinate project implementation and ensure timely delivery. Mohammed noted that the initiative aligns with the diplomatic framework between President Xi Jinping of China and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, aimed at deepening relations at both national and subnational levels.

“This agreement is not just about infrastructure—it’s about transforming lives. We are opening Bauchi to the world,” the governor said, stressing that the collaboration would boost foreign direct investment, create jobs, upgrade skills, modernise critical sectors, and enhance Bauchi’s global profile.

Li Zhensheng, who also chairs the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre, pledged his organisation’s commitment to mobilising global resources for Bauchi’s economic growth. “We are committed to helping Bauchi achieve sustainable growth, modern infrastructure, and improved livelihoods,” he said.