Kwara: Investors assured of enabling environment
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening the business climate and ensuring that investors thrive across the State by creating an enabling environment for businesses to grow.
The Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, gave this assurance during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the National Association of Microfinance Banks to her office, noting that the administration of Governor AbdulRahmam AbdulRazaq has prioritised significant infrastructure development and the implementation of business-friendly policies that support enterprise growth.
She emphasised that the Governor remains deeply committed to promoting ease of doing business, enhancing economic competitiveness, and expanding opportunities for MSMEs and communities across the State.
The Commissioner, who highlighted the key reforms and initiatives that continue to attract investments and enable small businesses to flourish, also stated that the Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council would partner with the National Association of Microfinance Banks on programmes that benefit local communities and further promote ease of doing business in the State, adding that the economy of the State has recorded significant growth, while encouraging stakeholders to collaborate to build value and explore new opportunities across all communities in the State.
“We are fortunate in Kwara State to have a government that understands business. Working with the private sector is like working with a business partner,” she said.
Earlier, the Chairman of the National Association of Microfinance Banks, Kwara State Chapter, Mr. Olawoye Emmanuel, expressed the Association’s commitment to fostering a smooth and mutually beneficial partnership with the State Government to enhance service delivery and promote socio-economic development.
He appealed to the State Government to support efforts to encourage civil servants and investors to use microfinance services for their financial transactions.
Mr. Emmanuel, who reaffirmed that Microfinance Banks remain committed to transparency, accountability, and excellent service delivery, looked forward to working closely with the State Government to achieve shared developmental goals.