As part of commitments to boost business activities, the Zamfara state government has amended some business enabling laws, established five small claims courts to boost business class in the state.
Zamafara state Deputy Governor, Mallam Mani Mummuni, announced this at a town hall meeting with stakeholders on State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) organised by Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) held in Gusau, the Zamfara state capital.
The Deputy Governor explained that PEBEC was established to oversee Nigeria’s Business Environment Reforms Intervention with dual mandate of removing bureaucratic and legislative constraints to doing business.
“Zamfara State Government has keyed into this very important initiative of the Federal Government, by constituting State Ease of Doing Business Council. However, the program was also domesticated under the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER)”, Mallam Mummuni explained.
According to him, the State Government amended many of its Business Enabling Laws, at the same time enacted new ones either by Legislation or Executive Orders regarding to Land Administration, Simplified Tax Regime, Improved Deployment of Infrastructures, Waivers, Business incentives and determination of commercial disputes.
“One of the important areas is the establishment of Five (5) small Claims Courts and provision of Practice Directions to these Courts for the betterment of our business class,” he stated.
Resilient Economy
In his remarks, the Zamfara state Focal person PEBEC, Sani Bukkuyum, who doubled as the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Budget and Planning, urged stakeholders at the meeting to actively participate in the meaningful discussions, come with solutions, that would assist government’s efforts in building a resilient and inclusive economy for all to benefit.
“Let us make Zamfara, a state with a future, where our businesses thrive, with more development,” he said.
In their separate goodwill messages, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Commerce, Aminu Guraguri, Permanent Secretary Donor and Multi Literal Agency, Hajiya Saadatu Abdu Gusau, described the meeting as timely and would go a long way in realising various business potential in the state.
“Zamfara State is blessed with abundant human and natural resources, and with the right policies, partnerships, and reforms, we can unlock its full economic potential”, they said.
She noted that the proactive steps taken by the state government to improve ease of doing business, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and enhance investors’ confidence are ways toward a promising Zamfara state.
“Today’s dialogue provides a valuable platform for stakeholders to collaborate, share insights, and align strategies for a more business-friendly Zamfara.
“By working together, we can address challenges,streamline processes, and implement policies that will make Zamfara a model of economic prosperity in Nigeria”, they noted.