BOTIT

• MANDATE OF THE MINISTRY

To transform Borno State into an economically viable international center for commerce, tourism and investment by creating the enabling environment for private sector participation in developing, resuscitation and growing key industries to boost employment and economic output, including Small Medium Enterprises.

The Ministry strives for:

i)             Wealth creation and employment generation through value chain development of industrial activities with strong private sector participation.

ii)            Foster and motivate a booming Small Medium Enterprises (SME) sector for increased output for local consumption and exports.

iii)          Positioning the state as a logistics hub for African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)

iv)         Tourism development and promotion as a strong tool for economic growth.

 Government, through the Ministry is of the committed view to achieve the desired mandate.

2.           FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY

The core function of the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism is the initiation, formulation and implementation of policies geared towards wealth and employment creation, poverty reduction and ensure service delivery capable of stimulating growth and development of the domestic economy through Commerce, Investment and Tourism such as;

Ø Creating Industrial Policy that will provide enabling environment for setting up of Industries.

Ø Establishing Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement to reposition the existing Industries and Government Corporations.

Ø Strengthening the capacity of the Borno Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (BOCCIMA) to open up windows of opportunity through trans-border trade and market.

Ø Providing opportunity for low interest microcredit to traders/enterpreneurs through partnership with Bank of Industry, Microfinance Banks etc.

Ø Empowering small Trades/Businesses with grants and revolving loans as part of the economic empowerment strategy.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources is dedicated to the effective governance and administration of agriculture and natural resource management policies. With decades of experience in managing the challenges of a growing population and changing climate, we provide leadership and strategic direction for the agricultural sector. Our work focuses on advancing policies, fostering research, and delivering practical solutions that increase productivity, improve conservation, and support the rural economy.

We collaborate with various international and national partners, including agricultural research institutions, NGOs, government agencies, and local farmers, to implement programs that promote sustainable farming techniques, the protection of ecosystems, and the efficient use of natural resources.

Our work involves:

•  Developing and implementing national agricultural policies
•  Promoting sustainable practices in land use, water management, and forestry.
•  Supporting farmers with access to resources, training, and technologies.
•  Advocating for policies that enhance climate resilience in agriculture.