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Kwara State Government has commenced enlightenment for stakeholders to strengthen existing collaborations on the State Action Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) to boost business.
At a one-day Technical Workshop the Chairman of Ease of Doing Business Council and Commissioner for Finance, Dr Hauwa Nuru, said the session was to deepen public understanding about the ongoing business reforms.
Dr Hauwa Nuru noted that the initiative would also strengthen collaboration, and drive forward the reform agenda that will shape the future of governance and enterprise in the state.
She explained that the state government has made remarkable progress by implementing state wide-ranging reforms to improve the business environment, promote transparency, and strengthen service delivery to citizens and investors.
Dr. Nuru stressed that the state government has clear opportunities to enhance the efficiency of land administration and business registration, improve the effectiveness of investment promotion and PPP frameworks.
Also, the Director General, Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Audu, represented by Mr Shima Kennedy, said the council has a mandate to deliver Nigeria’s business environment reform, with the dual mandate to remove bureaucratic and legislative constraints to doing business in Nigeria.
Princess Zahrah Audu said that the council embarks on an annual nationwide tour to evaluate states on their implementation of key business enabling reforms, engage private stakeholders in solution focused dialogue to gather feedback on the business climate, among others.
In a separate remark, the Chairman, Kwara State Artisan Congress, Alhaji Jimoh Adesina and Iya Loja General of Kwara State, Hajiya Muibat Olumo, commended the State Government for its business friendly programmes, and financial support for marketers.
They however, sought more support for the artisans and traders in the State.
By Abdullahi Ahmed
