FIC Report (Zamfara State) – The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has reiterated its commitment to boosting economic opportunities in Zamfara State through targeted investment strategies, in line with the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This was disclosed by the leader of the PEBEC delegation, Barrister Jafar Shuaibu, who represented the Director General of PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, at a one-day town hall meeting focused on strengthening policy coordination and promoting deliberate investment strategies. The event was held at the Garba Nadama Memorial Conference Hall, J.B. Yakubu Secretariat, Gusau.
Barrister Shuaibu emphasized the importance of Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) as a critical tool for assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of proposed policies and reforms prior to their implementation.
Also speaking, Dr. Rebecca Ukpevo, a Reform Leader at PEBEC, underscored the need for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt a unified and collaborative approach to investment delivery. She noted that improved coordination among MDAs is essential for attracting and retaining investors in Zamfara State.
“We encourage MDAs to be deliberate and intentional in working together to provide the necessary support for investors, while strengthening strategic communication to shape public perception and enhance investor confidence in the state’s economic competitiveness,” she stated.
Dr. Ukpevo further called for the strengthening of official digital platforms, urging MDAs to ensure that websites and other communication channels clearly outline processes, promote transparency, and enhance accountability.
In his remarks, the Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Mallam Mani Mumini, highlighted the state government’s ongoing reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business and attracting private sector investment.
He explained that the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) programme covers key areas such as land administration, regulatory reforms, private sector investment, public-private partnerships, tax administration, and the broader business regulatory environment. He added that the administration has strengthened key institutions responsible for business facilitation.
The Deputy Governor commended the Director General of PEBEC for organizing the engagement and called on the PEBEC team to assess ongoing projects across the state to better appreciate the impact of government interventions. He also assured the delegation of the state government’s full support in sustaining economic development initiatives.
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AUWALU BALARABE
Federal Information Centre, Gusau
