Kebbi rolls out new investment reforms, executive orders

The Kebbi State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen its investment climate through a series of reforms and executive orders aimed at making the state more attractive to local and foreign investors. The Director-General of the Kebbi State Investment Promotion Agency, Dr Muhammad Kamba, disclosed this on Tuesday during a ministerial press briefing organised in collaboration with the State Ministry of Information and Culture. Kamba said the administration of Governor Nasir Idris had recorded significant progress in repositioning the agency to drive economic growth and create a more efficient, transparent and investor-friendly business environment. According to him, the agency has established a clear roadmap for building a competitive and investment-ready economy through systemic reforms, strategic partnerships and innovation. “KIPA has set a clear direction toward building a competitive, transparent and investment-ready economy driven by systemic reforms, strategic partnerships and innovation,” he said. He explained that the agency was collaborating with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies, with technical support from the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, to align Kebbi State with ongoing national business reforms. Kamba noted that the reforms are being implemented in line with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council framework, which targets key areas affecting business operations and investment. “PEBEC is implementing systemic reforms across critical sectors, including improving the efficiency of property registration and ensuring the sustainability of land-based investment processes,” he said. The KIPA boss stated that the reform agenda also seeks to strengthen regulations governing private investment in fibre-optic infrastructure, establish an effective Public-Private Partnership framework and improve transparency in government fees and procedures. Related News We are delivering, Tinubu highlights progress on 100,000 home promise PEBEC urges Borno to deepen reforms for business growth Trade surplus jumps 341% to N7.55tn – NBS He added that efforts were also being made to clarify levies affecting interstate trade and exporter certification, simplify the local business tax regime and ensure faster resolution of commercial disputes. Speaking on institutional governance, Kamba described it as a central component of the state’s investment strategy. He said Executive Order No. 04 of 2023 provides a framework for responsible and inclusive land-intensive agricultural investments, while Executive Order No. 05 of 2023 promotes transpa