By:Usman Ibrahim Geidam
Executive Governor of Yobe state Hon Mai Mala Buni is on Thursday inaugurated the council on ease of doing business that will develop strategies to attract investments, provide necessary support and create an investor- friendly ecosystem.
The Governor in his inaugural speech explained that the council will establish a robust monitoring and evaluation mechanism to attract the progress of reforms, measure their impact and ensure accountability.
The Governor was represented by his Deputy Idi Barde Gubana who noted that at the beginning of the present administration,
Government came up with an eleven - point agenda to be vigorously pursue to find a panacea for all the socio- economic maladies.
The council consist of the following;-
His Excellency Hon Mai Mala Buni CON - Chairman
His Excellency Hon Idi Barde Gubana - member
Secretary to the state government member
Hon attorney general and commissioner for justice - member
Commissioner Ministry of finance and economic development- member
Commissioner Ministry of Commerce industry and tourism - member
Commissioner Ministry of Budget and economic planning -.member
Commissioner Ministry of Agriculture - member
Commissioner Ministry of Health - member
Commissioner Ministry for Local Government and chieftaincy affairs - member
Executive Chairman,internal revenue service - member
Chairman technical advisory team on development and finance - member.
Managing Director Yobe investment company Ltd - member
Director General Bureau on public procurement- member
(o) Director General YOGIS- member
(p) Chairman ALGON- member
(q) Representative of department of business administration YSU - member
(r) Representative of YOCCIMA- member
(s) the head of debt management unit MOF - member
(t) Amina Umar (Rt Director, Yobe investment company Ltd- Secretary
(u)Auwalu Sani Director political affairs - Assistant Secretary.
The council has the following as it's terms and reference:-
Policy review and Development:- The council will conduct a comprehensive review of existing policies and identify areas where reforms are required. It will propose new policies and frameworks aimed at simplifying procedures, reducing red tape and enhancing transparency:-
process streamlining:- the council will work closely with the relevant government agencies to streamline administrative processes, eliminate duplication and introduce online platforms for registration, licensing and approvals.
investors facilitation:- the council will actively engage with potential investors both domestic and international,to understand thier concerns and requirements,it will develop strategies to attract investments,provide necessary support and create an investor- friendly socio-ecosystem.
(4) Capacity building:- the council will collaborate with educational institutions, training providers,and industry association to develop programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of entrepreneurs, business owners and government officials. This will contribute to the overall growth and development of our state"s business community.
(5) Monitoring and evaluation:- the council will establish a robust monitoring and evaluation mechanism to attract the progress of reforms, measure their impact and ensure accountability. This will enable timely adjustment and improvements to be mad as necessary.
Hussaini Mai Suleh
press Secretary to H E
Deputy Govern
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