Taraba Approves One-Stop Investment Centre, Digital Portal For Investors

The Taraba State Government has approved the establishment of a One-Stop Investment Centre and a comprehensive digital portal aimed at simplifying investment procedures and strengthening the state’s Ease of Doing Business framework.

The approval, granted by Governor Agbu Kefas, is part of broader reforms designed to position Taraba as a more competitive investment destination in Nigeria.

The initiative was highlighted during the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Nationwide Sub-National Engagement and Technical Reform Workshop 2026 on Business Enabling Reforms and Investment Competitiveness held in Jalingo. Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council

Speaking in an interview with LEADERSHIP, Permanent Secretary, Budget, Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Danjuma Ismaila Saigudu, said the state had implemented most of the observations raised at the engagement and was introducing new structures to support investment inflows and economic growth.

He explained that the planned digital portal would integrate all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), while providing a unified platform to showcase Taraba’s human and natural resources, investment opportunities, incentives, and regulatory procedures.

According to him, the system is designed to allow investors to access critical information and complete most investment-related processes remotely, reducing the need for physical visits to the state.

“The platform is expected to provide prospective investors with access to critical information and enable them to complete most investment-related procedures remotely without the need to visit the state,” he said.

Saigudu further disclosed that the state has reduced the timeline for processing investment applications from 21 days to 14 days, except in cases requiring physical documentation, agreement signing, or Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).

He noted that Taraba, often described as “Nature’s Gift to the Nation,” has vast potential in agriculture, solid minerals, livestock production, energy, and tourism, adding that the reforms are aimed at unlocking these sectors for growth.

“The reforms focus on institutional strengthening, regulatory efficiency and digital transformation to create a more investor-friendly environment,” he said.

He added that the state is already implementing broader governance reforms to improve service delivery and attract investment.

“Taraba State continues to take deliberate steps to improve service delivery, modernise governance and create an environment where investors feel welcome and protected,” he said.

Saigudu also stressed the importance of a strong digital presence for the state, urging MDAs to ensure accurate and updated information on investment opportunities, incentives, and reforms across official platforms.

“Investors want credible information, reliable institutions and a seamless process,” he said. “They are interested in what existing businesses say about a state and whether government commitments can be sustained beyond changes in administration.”

He also revealed plans to operationalise the One-Stop Investment Centre as a central hub for investment information across key sectors, including agriculture, mining, and energy.

“We are working towards creating a platform where investors can easily access information about the state’s opportunities and make informed decisions within the shortest possible time,” he said.

“The government remains open to investors and committed to sustaining reforms that will enhance economic growth and development,” he added.