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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment that fosters confidence and growth across all sectors of the economy.
He stated this while speaking at the 65th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) held in llorin the Kwara State Capital.
President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Enoh, emphasized that his government would continue to prioritize reforms that improve the ease of doing business, expand critical infrastructure, and stimulate sustainable development in Nigeria’s real sectors.
During the meeting, the President congratulated Dr. Jani Ibrahim on his official investiture as NACCIMA President, describing the moment as pivotal in the nation’s ongoing economic transformation, urging him to forge strong partnerships with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment as well as other key economic institutions to enhance trade, attract investment, and boost business activities nationwide.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, represented by his deputy, Mr. Kayode Alabi, called on economic stakeholders to leverage Nigeria’s vast population, human capital, and natural resources to drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
He encouraged NACCIMA and other leading business institutions to tap into Kwara State’s unique mix of infrastructure, investment opportunities, business-friendly climate, and rich cultural heritage to promote sectors such as agribusiness, tourism, technology, and human capital development.
In his remarks, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, affirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to implementing robust legal and policy reforms.
These reforms, he said, aim to support the ease of doing business, safeguard investments, and combat illicit financial flows and commercial malpractices.
Prince Fagbemi emphasized that an efficient and predictable legal framework is vital to fostering investor confidence and ensuring economic growth driven by transparency and accountability.
The NACCIMA conference brought together policymakers, business leaders, and industry stakeholders to discuss strategies for revitalizing Nigeria’s economy and strengthening the role of the private sector in national development.
By Abubakarar Umar
