In a decisive move to enhance the business climate in Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially instituted the Council on Ease of Doing Business.
Mutfwang, while inaugurating the Council on Thursday in Jos, explained that the primary objective of this council is to help eradicate obstacles residents and investors encounter in their efforts to set up and grow their businesses in the state.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Josephine Piyo, the governor said his administration is introducing new measures and initiatives to promote the ease of doing business and attract more genuine investors and foreign direct investments into the state.
He noted that fostering a conducive business environment is paramount to economic growth and development.
“It is our collective responsibility to ensure that businesses thrive and flourish, leading to increased in job opportunities and a higher quality of life for our citizens.
“Plateau is blessed with abundant resources and untapped potential, we have a strong foundation to build upon by working together to unlock our true potentials.
“Small and medium businesses is the backbone of our country, businesses benefit the community by creating job growth and providing locals with job opportunities, an overall positive in terms of a healthy economy and a happy society,” he said.