The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reforms aimed at improving service delivery, reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks, attracting domestic and foreign investments, and positioning the state as a preferred destination for business and investment in Nigeria.
The Commissioner for Finance and Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Ease of Doing Business Council, Mr. Emem Almond Bob, stated this on Wednesday in Uyo during the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) Nationwide Subnational Engagement and Technical Reform Workshop 2026 for Akwa Ibom State.
The workshop, themed “Business-Enabling Reforms and Investment Competitiveness,” brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for enhancing the state’s business environment.
In his remarks, Mr. Bob said Akwa Ibom State had recorded significant progress in critical areas under the Ease of Doing Business reforms and the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme.
He listed the achievements to include the strengthening of land administration systems, improvements in business registration processes, enhanced transparency in government services and fees, increased digital governance, investment promotion initiatives, improved access to commercial dispute resolution mechanisms, and stronger public-private sector engagement.
The Commissioner commended the Federal Government for its sustained commitment to creating a business-friendly environment across Nigeria through continuous engagement with subnational governments and relevant stakeholders.
He noted that Akwa Ibom State was pleased to host the engagement, adding that the objectives of PEBEC align closely with the vision and development priorities of Governor Umo Eno.
According to him, the administration’s ARISE Agenda comprising Agricultural Revolution, Rural Development, Infrastructural Maintenance and Advancement, Security Management, and Educational Advancement has continued to foster 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 said.
In her remarks, Sumaiyyah Yusuf, who represented the Director-General of PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Audu, said the Council remains committed to driving reforms that simplify regulations, improve transparency, and strengthen Nigeria’s business environment.
She explained that since its establishment, PEBEC has worked to improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria by advancing reforms that make it easier for businesses to start, operate, expand, and invest.
The workshop featured technical sessions on strengthening regulatory governance through Regulatory Impact Analysis, understanding the investment lifecycle and enhancing investor experience, the government’s One-Stop Shop approach to integrated service delivery, harmonisation of levies, fees, and regulatory charges, as well as other business-enabling reform initiatives.
