The Katsina State Government has reaffirmed that its business environment reforms are aimed at attracting both local and foreign investors, stimulating economic growth, and promoting sustainable private sector investment.
The Deputy Governor of Katsina State, Faruk Lawal, stated this during the 2026 National Subnational Business Reform Engagement Workshop, organised by the state government in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).
He explained that the government has introduced key reforms to make doing business easier across various sectors, encouraging investors to take advantage of the state’s vast economic opportunities.
According to Lawal, the reforms include simplifying investment procedures, modernising land administration, digitising land records, and implementing the Rural Land Irrigation and Allocation (RILA) system to support agricultural investments.
He also noted that the Katsina State Internal Revenue Service has enhanced tax administration through digital platforms, simplified tax payment processes, and strengthened engagement with taxpayers, making tax compliance easier while improving public confidence in government.
The Deputy Governor added that the state has continued to implement reforms in investment promotion, expanded public-private partnerships, facilitated inter-state trade, improved water and electricity infrastructure, and strengthened public financial management.
He said the overall objective of these reforms is to create a stable and business-friendly environment that will position Katsina as one of Nigeria’s preferred investment destinations.
Earlier, the Director-General of the Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA), Ibrahim Tukur Jikamshi, said the workshop demonstrated the state’s commitment to creating a conducive business environment that supports investment, commerce, and economic development.
He explained that the event provided a platform for government and private sector stakeholders to exchange ideas, identify challenges, and collaborate on practical solutions to further improve the state’s business climate.
Jikamshi added that the workshop also gave business owners the opportunity to openly present the challenges they face, enabling the government to identify ways of making investment and business operations easier.
He stressed that although significant progress has been made in recent years, business environment reform is a continuous process that requires sustained policy improvements, simplified administrative procedures, and more efficient public service delivery.
In her virtual address, the Director-General of PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, urged states to identify sectors where they have competitive advantages, invest strategically, remove barriers to economic growth, and actively promote their investment opportunities to the global community.
She also encouraged states to adopt effective communication strategies that highlight their reforms, investment opportunities, development achievements, infrastructure projects, sectoral strengths, and business-friendly government policies.
According to her, states should no longer wait for others to tell their stories but should embrace modern communication strategies to build strong reputations and attract investors on their own.
