The Adamawa State Government has intensified efforts to improve the state’s business environment through a town hall meeting with the organised private sector and other stakeholders to review its proposed 2027 Business Enabling Reforms agenda.
The meeting, held in Yola, brought together government officials, business operators and relevant stakeholders to identify challenges confronting businesses and recommend practical solutions to improve investment, trade and commercial activities across the state.
The engagement forms part of the preparation of the 2027 State Action Plan on Business Enabling Reforms, under the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) programme.
At the meeting, participants examined the draft action plan, focusing on key issues such as access to land, infrastructure, taxation, commercial dispute resolution and regulatory procedures.
The SABER Focal Person in Adamawa State, Bello Abubakar Song, said the town hall meeting was designed to ensure that the private sector actively contributes to shaping reforms that address the actual challenges of doing business in the state.
Dr Bello futher said the town hall meeting was organised as part of the requirements for the Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) under the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) project.
Dr Song commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for demonstrating the political will and commitment required to drive the implementation of the SABER project in Adamawa State.
He noted that the governor’s support has been instrumental in advancing reforms designed to simplify business processes, remove unnecessary bottlenecks, promote investment and create a more favourable environment for businesses to thrive.
Also speaking, Chief Magistrate of Adamawa State, Dauyina Baba Wathi, identified efficient commercial dispute resolution as an important factor in building investor confidence.
He said the judiciary was exploring digital processes to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of commercial justice and reduce delays in resolving business-related disputes.
A representative of the Adamawa State Internal Revenue Service, Muhammed Ismail, highlighted the importance of an effective tax administration system that promotes compliance while ensuring that businesses are not subjected to unnecessary financial burdens.
The consultation is expected to provide valuable recommendations for the state’s 2027 reform plan, with the broader objective of creating a business-friendly environment, strengthening investor confidence and positioning Adamawa as an attractive destination for investment.