Kaduna State is Ready to Support Business Growth - Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani has said that Kaduna State is focused on creating a good environment for businesses to grow. This is part of the reform plan of President Bola Tinubu.

The governor explained that his government has been making changes to improve transparency, strengthen institutions, simplify government processes, promote investment, and improve service delivery over the years.

He spoke during the technical session of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) town hall and state engagement tour in Kaduna on Thursday.

Governor Sani was represented by the Commissioner of Business, Innovation and Technology, Mrs Patience Fakai. He mentioned that these reforms are already producing positive results.

‘’Kaduna State was ranked as the second-best performing state in Nigeria in the latest Subnational Ease of Doing Business assessment. We are proud of this achievement, but we know that reform is a continuous journey and not a destination,’’ he said.

The governor is hopeful that this workshop will help them understand key reform areas better. This includes Regulatory Impact Assessment, investor experience management, harmonizing levies and fees, commercial dispute resolution, digital reforms, and the metrics that drive competitiveness among states.

He added that Kaduna State is happy this event offers a chance for learning, sharing ideas, and working together to solve problems. “The lessons and recommendations from today’s sessions will certainly help us strengthen our reform efforts and maintain our status as one of Nigeria’s top investment locations,” he noted.

Governor Sani encouraged all those present to participate actively, share their experiences, and make good use of the expertise the PEBEC team has brought to Kaduna State.

In her speech, the Director General of PEBEC, Zahrah Mustapha Audu, noted that this engagement reflects a key principle of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. She said that President Tinubu believes that ‘’sustainable economic transformation” is best achieved when the Federal Government and States work closely together.

‘’Nigeria’s economic future will not be decided in Abuja alone. It will be shaped in states like Kaduna, through strong local economies, competitive businesses, good infrastructure, effective institutions, and the confidence investors have in the opportunities available,’’ she added.

Ms Zahra highlighted that Kaduna State has strong competitive advantages due to its strategic location as the gateway to Northern Nigeria, its extensive transport networks, and its active agricultural sector.

She also mentioned its ‘’growing industrial base, strong educational institutions, abundant human resources, and new opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, technology, renewable energy, and agribusiness make it one of Nigeria’s most attractive investment spots.’’

‘’The state’s closeness to major markets, its rail and road connections, industrial estates, and commitment to business reforms create a solid base for economic growth and attracting investment,’’ she stated.

However, the DG pointed out that the challenge is not the lack of opportunities but making sure those opportunities are packaged well, communicated clearly, and backed by a good environment that gives investors confidence.

She advised Kaduna State to keep strengthening the sectors where it has advantages, deepen reforms that make doing business easier, improve infrastructure, and support private sector growth.