By Jamil Bello
The newly elected Executive Council of the Zamfara State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ZACCIMA) has paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening collaboration between the private sector and the Zamfara State Government towards accelerated economic transformation.
In his remarks, the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry congratulated the new leadership of ZACCIMA and reaffirmed the Zamfara State Government’s strong resolve to build a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable economy anchored on investment, industrialization, and active private sector participation.
He announced that the state government is taking concrete steps to invite the Bank of Industry (BOI) to establish a presence in Zamfara State, describing the initiative as a strategic intervention designed to unlock affordable and accessible financing for entrepreneurs, investors, and small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), thereby boosting business expansion, productivity, and job creation across the state.
Highlighting other transformative economic initiatives, the Commissioner disclosed plans by the state government to establish a Dry Port in Zamfara State. noting that the project will position the state as a regional trade and logistics hub. He explained that the Dry Port will significantly reduce transportation and export costs, facilitate the smooth movement of agricultural and industrial products, stimulate industrial activities, and generate thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities.
The Commissioner further revealed that the state government is planning the construction of a modern Gold Market in Zamfara State**, in recognition of the state’s vast solid mineral endowment. According to him, the initiative is aimed at formalizing the mining sector, adding value to gold and other solid minerals, attracting local and international investors, and increasing internally generated revenue, while promoting transparency and sustainability in mineral trading.
He emphasized that the administration of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State,remains committed to creating a business-friendly environment through targeted investments, policy reforms, infrastructure development, and strong partnerships with the private sector.
Earlier, the Chairman of ZACCIMA formally introduced members of the newly constituted Executive Council and expressed appreciation to the Honourable Commissioner for his leadership and support. He reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to promoting trade, industrial development, investment opportunities, and private sector–led growth across Zamfara State, while assuring the Ministry and the Zamfara State Government of ZACCIMA’s full cooperation in driving sustainable economic development in the state.
This was contain in a press release sign by
Jamilu Bello
Information Officer Ministry
Ministry of Commerce and Industries
