Kaduna Aligns with Tinubu’s Reform Agenda, Says Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani reiterated that Kaduna State remains committed to creating an enabling environment for businesses, aligning its efforts with President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda.

The governor highlighted that his administration has pursued deliberate reforms over the years to improve transparency, strengthen institutions, simplify government processes, promote investment, and enhance service delivery.

These remarks were made during the technical session of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) nationwide town‑hall and state engagement tour, which took place in Kaduna on Thursday.

Represented by Commissioner of Business, Innovation and Technology, Mrs Patience Fakai, the governor noted that the reforms have already begun to yield tangible results.

“In the most recent Subnational Ease of Doing Business assessment, Kaduna State was ranked as the second‑best performing state in Nigeria. While we are proud of this achievement, we recognize that reform is a continuous journey and not a destination,” he said.

The governor expressed optimism that “today’s technical workshop presents an opportunity for us to deepen our understanding of critical reform areas, including Regulatory Impact Assessment, investor experience management, harmonization of levies and fees, commercial dispute resolution, digital reforms, and the metrics that drive subnational competitiveness.”

He added that Kaduna State is “particularly pleased that this engagement provides a platform for learning, peer exchange, and collaborative problem‑solving.”

“The lessons and recommendations from today’s sessions will undoubtedly strengthen our reform implementation efforts and help us sustain our position as one of Nigeria’s leading investment destinations,” the governor said.

Governor Sani encouraged all participants to engage actively, share experiences openly, and take full advantage of the expertise that the PEBEC team has brought to Kaduna State.

In her address, the Director General of PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, said that the engagement reflects a fundamental principle that underpins the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

According to her, President Tinubu believes that “sustainable economic transformation can only be achieved when the Federal Government and the States work in close partnership.”

“The future of Nigeria’s economy will not be determined in Abuja alone. It will be determined in states like Kaduna—through the strength of local economies, the competitiveness of businesses, the quality of infrastructure, the effectiveness of institutions, and the confidence that investors have in the opportunities before them,” she added.

Princess Zahrah pointed out that Kaduna State possesses significant competitive advantages because of its strategic location as the gateway to Northern Nigeria, its extensive transportation networks and vibrant agricultural sector.

She also listed its “growing industrial base, strong educational institutions, abundant human capital, and emerging opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, technology, renewable energy, and agribusiness” as positioning the state strongly as one of Nigeria’s most attractive investment destinations.

“The state’s proximity to major markets, its rail and road connectivity, industrial estates, and commitment to business reforms provide a strong foundation for sustainable economic growth and investment attraction,” she added.

The DG said that the challenge is not the absence of opportunity but in ensuring that those opportunities are effectively packaged, communicated, and supported by an enabling environment that gives investors confidence.

She advised Kaduna State to continue strengthening sectors where it enjoys comparative advantages, deepening reforms that improve the ease of doing business, enhancing infrastructure, and supporting private‑sector growth.