Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has reiterated commitment to providing favorable business conditions for potential investors, encouraging them to leverage the state’s ease of doing business facilitated by structural reforms, world class infrastructure and peaceful atmosphere.
The governor made this known on Thursday during a roundtable meeting organised by the state government in collaboration with development partners to engage with investors from within and outside the state.
Represented by the commissioner for trade, industry and tourism, Hon. Nasiru Mohammed Aliyu, the governor assured that his government had a plethora of enticing incentives for potential investors.
These incentives according to him, are designed to facilitate a streamlined process for investors, adding that comprehensive reforms put in place had effectively established a convenient “one-stop shop” for investors, eliminating the traditional bureaucratic hurdles and making the process of setting up businesses more efficient and hassle-free.
He explained that the comprehensive reforms initiated by his administration had led to the ranking of Gombe twice number one in the “Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria”. This recognition, according to him, underscores the tangible impact of these reforms on fostering a business-friendly environment within the state and reflects the commitment to sustainable economic growth.
He told the gathering that the roundtable meeting was to create a platform to engage with local investors in an effort to make them explore opportunities for establishing their businesses at the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, with a particular focus on the small and medium-scale industries.
“As you are aware, Gombe state is a business hub in the North-East sub-region which provides investment and business opportunities such as free trade zone to all investors in Nigeria. The Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park is equally established to create a secure and conducive space for trade and investment activities within the confines of the state of the art facility”, the governor said.
The commissioner for finance and economic development, Hon. Muhammed Gambo Magaji, said during the past four years of Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s administration, significant investments were made in infrastructure. These investments have substantially contributed to creating an environment that fosters the growth and success of businesses in Gombe.
In her remarks, the Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), one of the key sponsors of the preliminary programs leading up to the forthcoming investment summit, Mrs. Joyce Oburu, commended the Gombe state government for its diverse initiatives geared towards enhancing the state’s investment potential. She particularly lauded the establishment of the industrial park as a notable achievement in this regard.
