In a meeting held yesterday, 12th September, at the Niger State Liaison Office in Abuja which had in attendance, senior government officials, led by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, initiated discussions with Deutsche Bank regarding potential partnerships in three vital sectors: rail infrastructure, renewable energy, and healthcare.

Edward Marlow, the Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa Investment at Deutsche Bank, conveyed the bank’s enthusiasm for these collaborative efforts. He specifically expressed interest in the development and funding of a rail line connecting Minna to Abuja. The discussions also included potential cooperation in renewable energy and healthcare sectors.

Governor Bago expressed optimism about the areas under discussion and thanked the Deutsche Bank delegation for considering Niger State as a worthy partner for these development initiatives.