

Local and foreign companies have the opportunity to establish and invest in clay based industries in Sokoto State, situated in north-west Nigeria.
Investment Opportunities
Substantial commercial deposits of clay can be found in Wurno, Dange and Goronyo Local Government Areas of the state. Clay is used for the production of refractory bricks and ceramic tiles. Investment opportunities exist in the production of:
Incentives
The Sokoto State Government has put in place a package of incentives to attract genuine investors to the state. These incentives are designed to promote investment, employment, sourcing of local raw materials and various other vital issues pertaining to the setting up of an industry. The incentives are as follows:
i) Provision of adequate industrial infrastructure, such as access roads, electricity, water and telecommunications facilities within the industrial layout.
ii) Easy land acquisition within the industrial layouts and estates
iii) Easy access to available collated information on raw materials endowments in various parts of the state
iv) Equity participation through the investment agencies
v) Assistance towards obtaining permits and licenses from Federal Government Agencies
vi) Granting of loans or facilities for the setting up of small and medium industries
vii) Tax holiday for a number of years
Contact Details
For more information on this opportunity please contact:
Sokoto State Investment Promotion Committee
Contact: Dr Buhari Bello Kware
Email: invest.showcase.comm.sokoto@live.com