By Abigail Philip David
The Federal Government, through the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has announced the launch of its Subnational Tour, an initiative aimed at enhancing business growth by strengthening Ease of Doing Business reforms at the state level. The tour will foster partnerships among government bodies, the private sector, and international stakeholders.
Set to kick off on November 12 in Katsina State, the tour will run through November 14 and include town hall sessions, technical workshops, private sector engagement meetings, and a Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) exhibition.
“This tour aligns with PEBEC’s mission to improve Nigeria’s business environment, build trust between businesses and regulators, and strengthen the perception of the ease of doing business in Nigeria,” stated Aimeya Okpebholo, Project Manager of the PEBEC Secretariat.
Okpebholo emphasized that the PEBEC Subnational Tour is designed to deepen business reforms at the state level through active engagement with state governments, private sector participants, regulatory bodies, and international partners.
The North-West edition will unite representatives from six states—Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara—in Katsina, a hub of hospitality. The event aims to streamline communication between state governments, regulatory agencies, and business operators, addressing bureaucratic challenges to improve service delivery.
The sessions will offer MSMEs, large corporations, and entrepreneurs a unique chance to engage directly with government officials and sector-specific regulators. “The tour provides a direct platform for business owners to communicate with state governments and regulatory bodies, helping to reduce bureaucratic barriers and make business operations smoother and more transparent,” the statement read.
PEBEC, established in 2016, has led over 190 business reforms to streamline processes, reduce regulatory constraints, and improve Nigeria’s business climate.
