Writing By Ali Muhammad Rabiu, Editing By Godwin Duru
Kwara State Government has commenced enlightenment for stakeholders to strengthen existing collaborations on the state Action Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) to boost business.
Speaking at the one-day technical workshop, the Chairman of Ease of Doing Business Council and Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Look Hauwa Nuru, said the session was to deepen public understanding about the ongoing business reforms.
According to her ,the initiative will also strengthen collaboration and drive forward the reform agenda that will shape the future of governance and enterprise in the state.
Dr. Nuru said 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.
She explained that the state government has clear opportunities to enhance the efficiency of land administration and business registration as well as improve the effectiveness of investment promotion and PPP frameworks.
On her part , the Director General of the 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.
She said 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 their separate remarks, the Chairman, 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 marketers in the state.
COV/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
