Akwa Ibom State Government has restated its commitment to implementing reforms that improve service delivery, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, encourage domestic and foreign investments, and position the state as Nigeria’s preferred destination for business and investment.
The State Commissioner for Finance and Chairman, Ease of Doing Business Council, Mr. Emem Almond Bob, stated this on Wednesday, at the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council – PEBEC, Nationwide Sub-national Engagement and Technical Reform Workshop 2026 for Akwa Ibom State.
At the workshop themed “Business-Enabling Reforms and Investment Competitiveness,” the Commissioner in his remarks, outlined that in line with the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms and the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme, Akwa Ibom State has recorded significant progress in strengthening land administration systems, improving business registration processes, promoting transparency in government services and fees, enhancing digital governance, facilitating investment promotion, improving access to commercial dispute resolution mechanisms, and strengthening public-private sector engagement.
He appreciated the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment across Nigeria through sustained engagement with sub-national governments and key stakeholders, adding that the State was particularly delighted to host the important engagement because the objectives of PEBEC strongly align with the vision and development priorities of His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD.
”Through the implementation of the A.R.I.S.E. Agenda—Agricultural Revolution, Rural Development, Infrastructural Maintenance and Advancement, Security Management, and Educational Advancement—our administration has continued to create an enabling environment for investment, enterprise growth, job creation, and sustainable economic development.
”Your presence here underscores the Federal Government’s resolve to strengthen economic competitiveness, improve regulatory efficiency, and promote private sector-led growth,” he stated.
On her part, Sumaiyyah Yusuf who represented the Director General of PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Audu, in her brief overview on the organization, said PEBEC drives reforms to simplify regulations, boost transparency, and improve Nigeria’s business environment.
She added that the Council has since inception worked tirelessly to improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria by exploring reforms that have transformed the business landscape, making it easier for businesses to thrive and grow.
Technical sessions were held on strengthening regulatory governance through Regulatory Impact Analysis, Understanding the Investment Lifecycle and Improving Investor Experience, Government Approach – One Stop Shop and Integrated Service Delivery, Harmonisation of Levies, Fees and Regulatory Charges, among others.
