By Muyideen Aliyu, Ilorin
The Kwara State Government has unveiled a comprehensive 2026 Action Plan aimed at accelerating economic growth, improving service delivery, and enhancing the welfare of residents through a more conducive business environment.
The plan focuses on key reform pillars, including land administration modernization, agricultural investments for food security, strengthened Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), export promotion, accelerated infrastructure development, and expedited justice delivery with clear, measurable timelines.
The State Commissioner for Finance and Chairman of the Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, disclosed this while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting.
She reaffirmed the administration’s unwavering commitment to transparent governance, accountability, and inclusive stakeholder engagement.
Nuru highlighted the strategic focus areas for 2026, noting that the administration is prioritizing land reforms, agricultural investment promotion, and justice sector efficiency all designed with time-bound targets to ensure measurable results.
According to her, government policies must continue to positively shape the business environment by enhancing regulatory clarity and improving service efficiency, particularly through the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) programme.
“The goal of Ease of Doing Business is to ensure that government and stakeholders work together to create a truly conducive business environment one that drives innovation, investment, and sustainable economic growth under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s leadership,” she stated.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Works, Engr. AbdulQuawiy Olododo, reiterated the government’s commitment to scaling up infrastructure across the state.
He assured stakeholders of continued investments in roads, bridges, electricity, water, healthcare, and education to attract private capital and stimulate development.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Business, Innovation, and Technology emphasized that the state now operates a transparent and predictable investment promotion framework, designed to support companies, cooperatives, and local investors with accessible processes and competitive incentives.
On land reforms, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), Mallam Sulyman Abdulkareem, noted that the recently commissioned land digitalization system marks a significant milestone in improving transparency and efficiency.
He explained that the digital platform will streamline land records, title issuance, and related transactions, significantly reducing processing times and improving tenure security for citizens and investors.
Adding to this, the Accountant General of the State, Mallam Abdulganiyu Sanni, commended the government’s reforms, noting that clearly published official fees, procedures, and service timelines have strengthened public trust.
He emphasized that these measures are essential to creating a predictable environment that supports businesses and enhances revenue integrity.
Stakeholders in attendance expressed strong support for the initiatives. The Chairman of the Nigeria Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Mr. Olawoyin Yinka Solomon, commended the government for policies that continue to improve the business climate.
Similarly, the Vice Chairman of the National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), Kwara State Chapter, Alh. Babatunde Ganiyu Aremu, applauded the Council’s efforts to sustain a conducive environment for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the state.
