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Kwara Govt Unveils 2026 Action Plan For Ease Of Doing Business
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Kwara State Government has unveiled a comprehensive 2026 Action Plan to accelerate economic growth, improve service delivery, and enhance the welfare of all residents.
The plan focuses on key reform pillars, including land administration modernization, agricultural investments for food security, strengthened public-private partnerships (PPPs) and export promotion, accelerated infrastructure development, and expedited justice delivery with clear, measurable timelines.
Speaking at the stakeholders’ meeting on Ease of Doing Business, the 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.
She 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.
According to her, government policies must continue to positively shape the business environment by enhancing regulatory clarity and improving service efficiency, particularly through the SABER programme.
“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.
Also speaking, 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 Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), Mallam Sulyman Abdulkareem, noted that the recently commissioned land digitalization system marks a significant milestone in improving transparency and efficiency in land administration. He explained that the digital platform will streamline land records, title issuance, and related transaction aimed at significantly reducing processing times and improving tenure security for citizens and investors.
Adding to this, the Accountant General of the State, Mallam Abdulganiyu Sanni, 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 emphasized that these measures are essential to creating a predictable environment that supports businesses and enhances revenue integrity.
Stakeholders in attendance also expressed strong support. The Chairman of the Nigeria Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Mr. Olawoyin Yinka Solomon, commended the government for policies that continue to improve the business climate. The Vice Chairman of the National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), Kwara State Chapter, Alh. Babatunde Ganiyu Aremu similarly applauded the Council’s efforts to sustain a conducive environment for MSMEs across the State.