Tinubu reaffirms commitment to investment-driven economy
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to foster a more robust, investment-led economy through continuous cooperation with state governments across the country.
The Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Zahrah Audu, delivered the President’s message on Thursday in Awka during the Nationwide Sub-national Engagement and Technical Reform Workshop.
Audu stated that Nigeria’s economic growth and prosperity depend on coordinated reforms implemented at every level of government.
She explained that the Tinubu administration is currently pursuing one of the most far-reaching economic reform agendas in the nation’s recent history.
According to her, the reforms are designed to attract investments, enhance competitiveness, and create greater economic opportunities for Nigerians.
“The future of Nigeria’s economy will not be determined solely in Abuja. It will also be shaped in our states, cities, industrial hubs, innovation centres, farms, and local government areas where businesses operate and investments flourish,” she said.
She noted that investors often assess the competitiveness of individual states before making investment decisions.
Audu emphasized that efficient regulations, stable policies, quality infrastructure, and a favourable business environment remain key considerations for both domestic and international investors.
She further explained that the nationwide engagement initiative seeks to deepen collaboration between the Federal Government and state governments.
According to her, the programme also aims to encourage reforms capable of unlocking Nigeria’s vast investment opportunities and strengthening business competitiveness nationwide.
Speaking at the event, Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintaining a business-friendly environment that promotes investor confidence and economic development.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Chiamaka Nnake, Soludo said the state government had deliberately introduced reforms aimed at strengthening institutions and restoring public trust.
He added that efforts had also been made to upgrade infrastructure, improve security, and digitise government services to make Anambra a more attractive destination for investors.
The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Chukwukadibia Okoye, described the PEBEC visit as a valuable opportunity for government officials and members of the business community.
He said the engagement would facilitate discussions on strategies to improve the ease of doing business within the state.
Okoye explained that PEBEC, under the leadership of the Vice President, is conducting visits to states nationwide to evaluate progress in business reforms and gather feedback on areas that require further improvement.
He noted that the exercise offered Anambra the chance to showcase achievements recorded in infrastructure development, governance reforms, security, and other sectors that contribute to a conducive investment climate.
“This town hall meeting provides an important platform for interaction among government institutions, the private sector, and development partners,” he said.
Okoye also reaffirmed the Soludo administration’s dedication to sustaining reforms that would attract investments, drive economic expansion, and further enhance the state’s business environment.