The Federal Government has commended the Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, for creating, securing and promoting ease of doing business in the State and by extension, in the country.
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Oni and his counterpart, the Minister of State in the Ministry, Maryam Yalwa Katagum, expressed the position at the official commissioning of Mamuda Food and Confectionery, a subsidiary of Mamuda Group of Companies at Challawa Industrial area, Kano over the weekend.
The two ministers made it clear how the State government under Dr. Ganduje has created good and peaceful atmosphere for businesses to flourish.
“This administration of Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, means business in making sure that Kano bounces back in the area of industrialization. He is doing his best in creating good environment for business to flourish,” Katagum said.
She, therefore, called on the people of the State not to relent in making sure that they benefit from the National Small and Medium Enterprises Support project meant to empower businesses among Nigerians.
“Yes, Kano and Lagos States were given higher numbers, looking at their population size. The way Kano State government is responding very positively in creating ease of doing business environment, the State deserves all support,” she said.
While speaking, Governor Ganduje expressed appreciation for the support the Kano State is getting from the federal government under President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime:
“If you look at President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts in pushing many encouraging and viable projects to Kano State, you will agree with me that Kano has no option than to create opportunities and peaceful atmosphere for businesses to thrive.
“We are very grateful that President Muhammadu Buhari is giving us all the courage in making a reality the industrialization of our dear State, Kano.
“This, will make the State to bounce back in a very effective and efficient way,” Governor Ganduje acknowledged.
Amaka E. Nliam
