Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Appoints Chinese National Li Zhensheng As Economic Adviser

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has appointed Chinese national Li Zhensheng as Economic Adviser to the state government.

The appointment was announced on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bauchi State and the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre. The partnership is aimed at boosting foreign investment, accelerating infrastructure development, and strengthening bilateral cooperation in sectors including agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and trade facilitation.

Mohammed said the deal would establish a Bauchi State Representative Office in China to oversee project implementation and ensure timely delivery. He explained that the initiative aligns with the broader diplomatic framework between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to deepen ties at both national and state levels.

“This agreement is not just about infrastructure—it’s about transforming lives. We are opening Bauchi to the world,” Mohammed said, noting that the collaboration would create jobs, enhance skills, modernize key industries, and raise Bauchi’s global profile.

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