From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has inaugurated Ease of Doing Business Council and the State Action Committee on Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land Intensive Agricultural Investment, (FRILIA).
Both the 14 members Business Council and the 12 members Action Committee are chaired by the Governor.
While inaugurating the Committees in Birnin Kebbi, Governor Idris, described the two committees as critical investment institutions to accelerate the economic development of Kebbi State.
According to him, “we are moving forward to make Kebbi a favoured destination for business and investment, we have prioritised the implementation of reforms to ease business activities”,
“Nigeria’s economy is at a critical juncture, as leaders we must provide new plan for the economic growth of our people”, Comrade Nasir Idris emphasised.
He added that, “the government has created framework for land acquisition and resettlement of landscale agricultural investments.
“Kebbi is participating in the State Action on Business Enabling Reform, (SABA), On December 7, 2023, I signed an Executive Order ’04 2023′ tailored to put every framework and necessary structure in place, to boost agricultural and economic investments in the state”.
The Governor directed members of the two committees to ensure that all business investments were consistent with FRILIA principles and international business practices.
In his remark,a member of the Committee, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abba Sani Kalgo, commended Governor Idris for making Kebbi State an attractive investment destination.
“Kauran Gwandu has rekindled renewed hope for a better future of the state. Kebbi State has been ranked 4th on ease of doing business, with the action of the Governor on ground, it is indicative that Kebbi is heading for the apex position”, he remarked.
Speaking on behalf of the Committees,the Secretary of the Committee, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hajiya Aisha Usman Kalgo, affirmed the commitment of all members to live up to expectations and attain the target objective.