WHY INVEST

Key Strengths

Discover our key strenghts

Investor Friendly Environment

Number one in ease of doing business (World Bank ranking).
Nigeria's leading state in transparency and open governance
Easiest place to register land compared to other states.

Wonderland of Agriculture

No. 1 Producer of Ginger in Nigeria
No. 1 Producer of Maize in Nigeria
Second Largest Producer of Soya Beans
Job Creation : 1500
Revenue Generation : $50,000,000.00

Third biggest consumer market in Nigeria

Access to 52% of Nigeria's consumer market
Third most populous state in Nigeria.

Rich in Mineral Resources

Over 25 non-oil mineral deposits, including gold, iron ore, marble. The state has over 25 mineral types across the entire 23 local governments.

Gateway to Northern Nigerian Market

A natural bridge between the 19 Northern States, thus creating an efficient and cost-effective outlet to major markets providing access to about 90 million customers in Nigeria

Steady Economic Growth

Kaduna’s innovative governance initiatives have resulted in steady economic growth. We have seen a 91% increase in IGR since 2016, leading to increases in the public service provision, with an average of 8.82% YoY GDP growth.

Productive Workforce

Kaduna State has a large youthful population with a majority within the productive age. We have further complemented this by providing easy access to skilled manpower from the many quality educational institutions that support skills development.

Abundant Natural Resources

In addition to its invaluable human resource, Kaduna is blessed with abundant natural resources to support agricultural and industrial production.

Favourable Business Regulatory Environment

Kaduna’s visionary leadership and innovative governance initiatives have made the State one of the most convenient places to do business in Nigeria.

Kaduna Inland Dryport

Kaduna has an Inland Dry Port, trademarked as the first of its kind in Nigeria. This port receives containers both by rail and by road from the seaport for examination and clearance by Customs and other competent authorities.