President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to building a stronger, investment-driven economy through sustained collaboration with state governments.
Zahrah Audu, Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), conveyed the president’s message on Thursday in Awka during a nationwide sub-national engagement and technical reform workshop.
She stated that Nigeria’s economic prosperity depends on coordinated reforms across all levels of government, adding that the Tinubu administration is implementing one of the most ambitious economic reform programmes in recent history. These reforms, she noted, aim to unlock investments, improve competitiveness, and create opportunities for citizens.
“The future of Nigeria’s economy will not be shaped in Abuja alone, but in the states, cities, industrial clusters, innovation hubs, farms, and local government areas where businesses operate and investments thrive,” Ms Audu said.
She observed that investors largely base their decisions on the competitiveness of individual states, stressing that regulatory efficiency, policy consistency, infrastructure, and ease of doing business remain critical factors in attracting both local and foreign investment.
“This nationwide engagement tour is designed to strengthen partnerships between the federal and state governments. It is also an opportunity to promote reforms capable of unlocking Nigeria’s investment potential and improving business competitiveness,” she added.
In his remarks, Governor Chukwuma Soludo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment that inspires investor confidence and economic growth. Represented by Chiamaka Nnake, Secretary to the Anambra State Government, Mr Soludo said his government had undertaken deliberate reforms to strengthen institutions, rebuild public trust, modernise infrastructure, enhance security, and digitise government operations.
The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Chukwukadibia Okoye, described the PEBEC visit as a timely opportunity for government officials and the business community to engage on improving the ease of doing business in the state. He explained that PEBEC, chaired by the Vice-President, is touring states to assess progress on business reforms and gather feedback on areas requiring improvement.
Mr Okoye noted that the engagement provided Anambra with a platform to showcase achievements in infrastructure, governance reforms, security, and other sectors that support a conducive business environment. “This town hall meeting is a valuable platform for engagement among governments, the private sector, and development partners,” he said.
He reaffirmed the Soludo administration’s commitment to sustaining reforms that will attract investment, stimulate economic growth, and improve the overall business climate in Anambra State.
