Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated his commitment to bolster the business landscape in Ekiti State.
Governor Oyebanji conveyed this message through his representative, the secretary to Ekiti State Government,Dr Habibat Adubiaro during a three-day workshop on Nigerian Investment Certification Programme for States (NICPS) facilitated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) in Ado-Ekiti.
He highlighted the government’s resolve to foster a conducive environment for businesses in the State.
Oyebanji noted that, enhancing the business environment has been a cornerstone of his administration agenda since assuming office in October 2022.
To this end, initiatives such as the establishment of the Ease of Doing Business and various incentives have been implemented which include waived initial fees for business registration, reduced costs for laying optic fiber in the telecommunication industry and simplified tax payment through e-filing systems.
The governor disclosed that the State has secured a free trade zone license from NEPZA.
He said, his administration has prioritized support for the Ekiti Development Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA) to spearhead investment promotion activities and advance projects like the Ekiti Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone, Ekiti Knowledge Zone, and infrastructural development such as the Ekiti Cargo Airport and Ring Road project.
Mrs. Lolade Olutola, Director-General of EKDIPA, lauded the workshop as a significant step towards promoting investment and driving economic growth in Ekiti State.
She expressed gratitude to Governor Oyebanji for his unwavering commitment to maintaining a conducive business environment.
The workshop was attended by representatives from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), underlines the collective effort to facilitate investment and economic development in the state.