KWSG Reaffirms Commitment to Ease of Doing Business, Sustainable Reforms at NIPR Annual Summit

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The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing sustainable reforms that promote economic growth, attract investments, and enhance the ease of doing business across the State.


The Commissioner for Finance and Chairman of the Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, stated this while speaking as a panelist at the Annual Summit of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Kwara State Chapter.


Dr. Nuru said the administration of Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is committed not only to implementing reforms but also to strengthening stakeholder engagement and investor confidence through effective communication and transparency. 


She noted that the Ease of Doing Business Council has continued to serve as a platform for regular dialogue with the private sector, enabling the government to identify and address needs of investors and businesses. 


She highlighted several reforms introduced by the administration, including the digitalization of government services; the automation of tax payments and other public services; improved land administration, with Certificates of Occupancy now processed within 30 days upon completion of documentation; and reforms that have enhanced transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public service delivery.


According to the Commissioner, the State has also expanded its tax net through improved compliance and efficiency rather than increasing the tax burden on citizens. She added that strategic investments in roads, agriculture, education, healthcare, tourism, and other critical infrastructure are creating a more conducive environment for businesses to thrive.


Dr. Nuru further disclosed that the State is strengthening Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to accelerate infrastructure development while ensuring that ongoing reforms remain sustainable beyond the present administration. She also cited the domestication of the Electricity Law as a major milestone that will unlock greater private sector investment in the power sector.


She emphasized that the positive feedback from investors and stakeholders reflects the impact of the State's reforms, noting that Kwara is increasingly being recognised as an attractive destination for both local and foreign investment.


Speaking on balanced development, Dr. Nuru assured participants that the State Government remains committed to ensuring that all 16 Local Government Areas benefit from ongoing development through equitable investments in infrastructure, business opportunities, and social services.


She stressed the need for stronger collaboration between government, the media, the private sector, and development partners to sustain the reform agenda, build public trust, and promote inclusive economic growth.


Other panelists commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his visionary leadership. They praised the Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council for driving reforms that have improved the State's investment climate and strengthened private sector confidence.


Stakeholders and investors also expressed satisfaction with the State's business environment, noting that the government's consistent implementation of reforms has significantly reduced barriers to investment and enhanced the ease of doing business.


Dr. Nuru concluded by reaffirming that Kwara State is open for business, assuring local and international investors of the government's continued commitment to transparency, innovation, and policies that foster sustainable and inclusive economic prosperity.




Babatunde Toyin Abdulrasheed
Press Secretary
Ministry of Finance
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