FIC Report (Plateau State) – Governor of Plateau state Barrister Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment for all.
He also vowed to make Plateau State one of the most business-friendly states in Nigeria.
This assurance was made during the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) technical session and statewide town hall meeting held at the Banquet Hall, Government House little Rayfield Jos.
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) was established in July 2016 to drive Nigeria’s business environment reform.
PEBEC’s mission is to improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria by implementing reforms that promote a more conducive business environment.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Samuel Jatau, Governor Mutfwang emphasized that the ease of doing business has become a top priority for the state government.
He noted that the state has made significant progress in implementing actionable reforms, which has helped to attract investors and promote economic growth.
The Director-General of PEBEC, Zaharh Mustapha Audu, explained that the nationwide subnational tour across the 36 states and FCT was aimed at strengthening state-level ownership of reform initiatives and deepening the implementation of SABER.
Audu added that part of PEBEC’s mandate is to translate national policies to the subnational level, ensuring that reforms are tailored to meet the specific needs of each state.
The World Bank representative expressed excitement that PEBEC has prioritise the role of the private sector in its programs.
This, she noted, is central to promoting economic growth and development.
The visiting PEBEC team held a two-part interactive session with stakeholders in Plateau State.
The sessions aimed to assess the state’s business reform progress, galvanize multi-stakeholder participation, and reaffirm the commitment of government, private sectors, and development partners towards creating a more enabling and competitive business environment.
Signed
Bonkat Ramap Bitrus
Assistant Director
HOC, FIC Jos
