About Us
Yobe Investment Company Limited (YIC) is a Development Finance Institution and a member of the Nigerian Exchange Group, established by the State Government to stimulate Investment awareness and promote industrial development of the State.
It was incorporated on 27th February, 1992 and its Operations are guided by the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, the Investments and Securities Act 2007 among others.
The key mandate of the Company are to identify investment opportunities, attract and collaborate local and foreign investors, promote the establishment of industries along the agricultural and solid minerals value chain in Yobe State.
The Company also assists entrepreneurs in packaging of bankable project feasibility studies, provision of information on sources of project financing, procurement of appropriate technology, identification of markets for finished products, managerial expertise and training.
“Investment Opportunities in Yobe State” is a publication of YICL which captures the Industrialization reform agenda of the administration of His Excellency, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Read More...
Mission
Our mission is to provide financial services to our clients and render satisfactory returns to our stakeholders. The Company specialized in equity, commodity and property development.
Vision
To be one of the most efficient and profitable Investment Company in Nigeria and promote the Ease of Doing Business in Yobe State leading to greater economic reforms and Industrialization.
Functions
- Providing gainful employment opportunities to the teaming population of the State.
- Increase export of manufactured goods and other raw materials to generate foreign exchange income.
- Increase utilization available agro-based and mineral based raw materials for the establishment of processing industries.
- Increased Local content of industrial input.
- Attracting Local content and foreign investors.
- Increased private sector participation in the exploration and exploitation of mineral based raw materials and other Agricultural products in the State.
- To render capital Market Services to the investing community in and around Yobe State.
- To partner with NGOs and development partners on executing projects that can move the State forward.
Opportunities
Yobe State is blessed with diverse human and economic potentials which when fully harnessed can put the state amongst the industrial giants of the country. The State is endowed with abundant Agro-based raw materials. Such as
Directors
A qualified, dedicated and committed team of directors is essential for success.The board of directors are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Company.
Mr. Hamza Saidu
Chairman
Barr. Saboli M. Gwio
Director
Amina Umar Galadima
Director