Akwa Ibom State authorities stated processes of reviewing the regulatory framework for ease of doing bussiness within the state has begun.
The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Funding, Capt. Iniobong Ekong (retd) who disclosed this in his maiden press convention in Uyo on Wednesday stated the evaluation was essential to make it simpler for traders to do companies and supply an enabling setting for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive within the state.
The theme of the convention is: “Unlocking Alternatives: The Position of Commerce and Funding within the Come up Agenda”
Ekong added that the ministry is working with related businesses to scale up entry to finance, coaching in addition to market alternatives for MSMEs throughout all native authorities areas within the state and urged the folks to key into the alternatives offered by authorities.
“Our purpose is to advertise Akwa Ibom as a high funding vacation spot in Nigeria and past. We’re reviewing regulatory frameworks and processes to make it simpler for traders to do business in Akwa Ibom.
“A complete funding roadmap will likely be unveiled quickly, highlighting alternatives in agriculture, tourism, aviation, energy, tourism, maritime, manufacturing, and ICT,” he stated.
The Commissioner additionally stated in step with the Governor’s give attention to rural growth, he would encourage the institution of small-scale industries and agro-processing hubs in key zones in addition to commerce facilitation and export development and referred to as for productive partnerships with the non-public sector and growth establishments.
He stated, “We’ll work to unlock entry to regional and worldwide markets for Akwa Ibom merchandise, particularly non-oil exports, commerce gala’s, promotions and exhibitions. Funding desks in our liaison workplaces in Abuja & Lagos.”
The Commissioner referred to as on the media to companion with the ministry in highlighting the Come up agenda of governor Umo Eno’s administration and making the State a hub for funding, innovation, and inclusive development.
