Who We Are

YAPPPIP — the Yobe State Agency for Public-Private Partnership and Investment Promotion  is the official gateway for investment in Yobe State.

Established in 2023 under His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, the agency was created with a clear mandate: attract serious investors, facilitate partnerships between the public and private sectors, and build the institutional framework that makes Yobe a competitive destination for capital.

We are an active partner connecting investors to land, to government, to incentives, and to the local networks that make projects actually work.

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What We Do

YAPPPIP was established to drive Yobe's economic growth through active investment promotion and partnership facilitation. Our core functions include:

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Identifying and promoting investment opportunities across key sectors: agriculture, minerals, manufacturing, and services.

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Attracting local and foreign investors to the state and supporting them through every stage of entry.

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Facilitating public-private partnership agreements between the Yobe State Government and private sector players.

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Supporting access to land and other state government resources for approved investors.

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Connecting investors with local producers, suppliers, and contractors.

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Growing Yobe's export capacity and generating foreign exchange income for the state.

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Partnering with NGOs and development organisations on projects that advance the state's economic goals.

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Providing capital market services to the investing community in and around Yobe State.

How We Support You

From first enquiry to final agreement, YAPPPIP walks with you. Here is what that looks like in practice:

Investment Information 

We give you a clear picture of what Yobe's key sectors offer and where the real opportunities are.

Advisory and Facilitation

We guide you through the investment process, so you are never navigating alone.

Incentives Negotiation

We work on your behalf to secure the best available state and federal incentives for your project.

PPP Agreement Facilitation

We structure and negotiate partnership agreements between you and the Yobe State Government.

Land and Resource Access

We support your application for land acquisition and other state government services.

Local Linkages

We connect you with Yobe-based producers and suppliers to strengthen your supply chain from day one.

Leadership

Investment in Yobe has the backing of the state’s highest offices. These are the leaders behind the commitment.

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YAPPPIP Office

YAPPPIP Office, along Gujba Maiduguri Bypass, Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria

08038081888 | 08032225533

info@yapppip.yb.gov.ng

Working Hours: Mon – Thu, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  |  Fri, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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