Kwara Unveils Action Plan For Ease Of Doing Business

The Kwara State government unveiled a comprehensive action plan to accelerate economic growth, improve service delivery, and enhance the welfare of residents, on Thursday.

The plan focuses on key reform pillars, including land administration modernisation, agricultural investments for food security, strengthened public-private partnerships (PPPs) and export promotion, accelerated infrastructure development, and expedited justice delivery with clear, measurable timelines.

At the stakeholders’ meeting on Ease of Doing Business, the State’s Commissioner for Finance and chairman of the Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council, Dr Hauwa Nuru, reaffirmed the administration’s unwavering commitment to transparent governance, accountability, and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Nuru highlighted strategic focus areas for 2026, emphasising land administration reforms, agricultural investment promotion, public – private partnership expansions, infrastructure delivery, and justice sector efficiency—all with time-bound targets to ensure measurable results.

She said government policies must continue to positively shape the business environment by enhancing regulatory clarity and improving service efficiency.

“The goal of Ease of Doing Business is to ensure that government and stakeholders work together to create a truly conducive business environment—one that drives innovation, investment, and sustainable economic growth under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s leadership,” she added.

In his remarks, the Commissioner for Works, Engr. AbdulQuawiy Olododo, reiterated the government’s commitment to scaling up infrastructure across the state, with continued investments in roads, bridges, electricity, water, healthcare, and education to attract private capital and stimulate development.

For her part, THE Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Mrs Damilola Yusuf- Adelodun, emphasised that the state now operates a transparent and predictable investment promotion framework, designed to support companies, cooperatives, and local investors with accessible processes and competitive incentives.

The Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), Mal. Sulyman Abdulkareem, noted that the recently commissioned land digitalisation system marked a significant milestone in improving transparency and efficiency in land administration.

The Accountant General of the state, Mal. AbdulGaniyu Sanni, in his part, commended the government’s reforms, noting that “transparent and clearly published official fees, procedures, and service timelines have strengthened public trust and showcased the State’s commitment to efficient, accountable public service delivery.”

He emphasised that these measures were essential to creating a predictable environment that supports businesses and enhances revenue integrity.