From John Bassey, Gusau
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has convened a one-day Stakeholders’ Town hall Meeting, with the sole aim of establishing cordiality with potential businessmen and creating more improved and enabling environments for a modern business climate in Zamfara.
The meeting was held at the conference Hall of Zamfara state Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in Gusau, the state capital.
Speaking at the occasion, the Executive Governor of Zamfara state, Dr. Dauda Lawal represented by his Deputy, Malam Mani Malan Mummuni said that, the state government has prioritized economic reforms to support entrepreneurship and business growth.
He revealed that, the government had amended several business-related laws and established five small claims courts to facilitate speedy resolution of commercial disputes.
The Governor further stated that legislative and executive interventions had addressed challenges related to land administration, taxation, incentives, and business regulations.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Donor and Multilateral Agencies Coordination Office, Hajiya Sa’adatu Abdu Gusau, noted that Zamfara is endowed with abundant of human and natural resources.
She expressed optimism that with the right reforms and partnerships, the state’s economic potentials could be fully harnessed.
Declaring the meeting open, the State Focal Person of PEBEC and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Sani Bukkuyum, said the Council was established to drive business environment reforms across the country.
Alhaji Bukuyum explained that, the collaboration with the Zamfara State Government is geared towards economic development and creating a thriving business ecosystem.
He urged stakeholders to actively participate in the discussions for meaningful outcomes.
“The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is a Federal Government initiative, established in 2016 to oversee and drive reforms aimed at removing bureaucratic constraints to doing businesses in Nigeria”
“It was set up by the Presidency to create a more business-friendly environment, improve Nigeria’s ease of doing business ranking, and attract both local and foreign investments”
The meeting featured technical sessions where experts and stakeholders deliberated on strategies to enhance business development and strengthen the capacity of entrepreneurs in the state.
PEBEC works in collaboration with federal agencies, state governments, and the private sectors to ensure that business environment reforms are effectively implemented across Nigeria.
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