Gusau: The Zamfara State Government has urged business owners to adopt modern innovations to fast-track economic growth and development across the state.
Deputy Governor, Mr Mani Mummuni, made the call during a town hall meeting with stakeholders on the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER), organised by PEBEC on Monday in Gusau.
“We all know PEBEC was established to oversee Nigerian business environment reforms,” Mummuni said.
He noted the initiative has a dual mandate to remove bureaucratic constraints and improve citizens’ perception of doing business in Nigeria.
Mummuni stated that the Zamfara government had adopted the Federal Government’s SABER initiative.
He added that a State Ease of Doing Business Council was formed to oversee the implementation of all related reform programmes.
He explained that the state had amended several business laws and enacted new ones via legislation or Executive Orders, especially on land administration.
Other reforms, he noted, include a simplified tax regime, infrastructure upgrades, waivers, business incentives, and improved systems for resolving commercial disputes.
“We established five Small Claims Courts and practical court directives to boost business operations in the state,” he said.
He emphasised that the Gov. Dauda Lawal administration welcomed all initiatives aligned with the needs and aspirations of its citizens.
“All these efforts are geared towards SABER domestication,” Mummuni added.
He urged the people to pray for peace and security in the state, region, and the country as a whole.
Also speaking, the State PEBEC Focal Person, Alh. Sani Bukkuyum urged stakeholders to implement all agreed-upon solutions and decisions.
Bukkuyum, also the Permanent Secretary of the Zamfara Ministry of Budget and Planning, pledged ongoing support for capacity building and inclusive economic development.
“Let us make Zamfara a forward-looking state where businesses thrive and development is visible,” he said.
Also, Permanent Secretary, the state Ministry of Commerce, Alh. Aminu Guraguri said Zamfara was rich in human and natural resources.
He urged the government to adopt policies, reforms, and partnerships to unlock the state’s full economic potential.
Guraguri also called for more proactive actions to ease doing business, eliminate bureaucratic delays, and boost investor confidence.
