PEBEC begins ease of doing business consultation in Northwest

As part of efforts to enhance the business climate across Nigeria, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is set to commence its subnational consultation tour beginning with the North-West region in Kastina State. In a statement on Wednesday by Aimeya Okpebholo, Project Manager, PEBEC Secretariat, said the agency noted that the initiative aims to […]

As part of efforts to enhance the business climate across Nigeria, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is set to commence its subnational consultation tour beginning with the North-West region in Kastina State.

In a statement on Wednesday by Aimeya Okpebholo, Project Manager, PEBEC Secretariat, said the agency noted that the initiative aims to enhance the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms at the state level through strategic collaborations with government entities, private sectors, and international partners.

The statement read: “The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is set to begin its Subnational Tour this November with the tour making its first stop in the North West Region of Nigeria.

“The PEBEC Subnational Tour is specifically tailored toward deepening the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms at the subnational (state) level through strategic engagements with state governments, private sector, regulatory agencies, international partners, and the business community.

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“Scheduled from November 12-14, the tour will feature town hall sessions, stakeholder engagements, and an MSMEs exhibition. Participants from Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara are expected to attend”

PEBEC further stated that the tour aligns with its mission to improve Nigeria’s business climate and foster transparency between businesses and regulators, adding that “The tour will feature town hall sessions, technical deep dives, private sector stakeholder engagement sessions, MSMEs exhibition, and a special fireside panel session with the North-West Governors.”