Former Managing Director of the defunct FSB International Bank and former presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatudeen, has emphasized the need for data-driven planning as a critical tool for enhancing Northern Nigeria’s competitiveness.
Hayatudeen made this assertion while delivering the keynote address on the second day of the Northern Nigeria Investment Summit held in Abuja.
He underscored the importance of building live databases of entrepreneurs and diaspora investors, which would effectively connect capital with ideas.
The second day of the summit also featured a high-level panel discussion on critical sectors such as agriculture, mining, and power that featured Prominent speakers including former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, among others.
As part of broader efforts to reposition the region, Northern Elders have unveiled a 10-year roadmap aimed at revitalizing Northern Nigeria. The framework is designed to transform the region into a hub of innovation, industrialization, and inclusive economic growth.
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