Caleb Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau State, has officially launched the reconfigured Council for Enhancing Business Efficiency (CEBE) and charged its members with the responsibility of streamlining the obstacles that impede business operations in the state.
During the Thursday event in Jos, titled “Inaugural Gathering of the Business Efficiency Council and Other Stakeholders on Improving Business Conditions,” with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Mutfwang emphasized the critical importance of creating a favorable business environment to stimulate economic growth and development.
Represented by his Deputy, Mrs. Josephine Piyo, the Governor said, “This forum holds great significance for us as it provides us with an opportunity to discuss the current state of the Business Enabling Environment and delve into the intricacies of the State Business Environment Reform Programme. It is a time for us to align our efforts and deepen collaboration among stakeholders to improve the state of business in Plateau.
“Small and medium businesses are the backbone of our country, small businesses benefit the community by creating job growth and providing locals with job opportunities, an overall positive in terms of a healthy economy and a happy community. They get more money circulating in the local economy, keep taxes close to home and build community identity as they become part of the local landscape, innovate and diversify the local marketplace.
“I assure you that our administration is committed to implementing reforms that will improve the ease of doing business, streamline regulatory processes and enhance transparency in governance, we will do everything within our power to create an environment where entrepreneurship and innovation can thrive.”
In his remark, the Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau,stated that the government intends to redeem the State from being a civil servants’ State hence the commitment to make the business environment comfortable and appealing for businesses.
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