By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina
The Katsina State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining business-friendly reforms aimed at attracting investment, promoting private sector growth and accelerating economic development across the state.
The Director-General of the Katsina State Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA), Ibrahim Tukur Jikamshi, gave the assurance during the 2026 Nationwide Subnational Engagement and Technical Reform Workshop held in Katsina.
He described the forum as a strategic platform for government and private sector stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and advance reforms that improve the state’s investment climate.
Jikamshi said the workshop provides an opportunity for government officials and private sector operators to exchange ideas, identify challenges and work collectively towards practical solutions that will further strengthen the business environment.
“It is a forum where businesses can speak freely about their experiences, where government can listen attentively, and where together we can identify, clarify and simplify practical solutions that will further improve the investment climate,” he said.
He added that the state government would continue to simplify business processes, improve public service delivery and implement investor-friendly policies to position Katsina as a competitive destination for both domestic and foreign investments.
According to him, the ongoing reforms are designed to stimulate enterprise, create employment opportunities and promote sustainable economic growth.
Also speaking, the Deputy Governor of Katsina State, Hon. Faruk Lawal, said the administration has implemented key reforms to improve the ease of doing business.
These include investment facilitation, automation of land administration, digitalisation of land records, implementation of the Responsible and Inclusive Land-intensive Agricultural Investment (RILA) framework, and the modernisation of tax administration through digital platforms.
He added that the government has strengthened public-private partnerships, facilitated interstate trade, improved public financial management, and introduced reforms in the water and electricity sectors to support private sector development.
In a virtual keynote address, the Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, urged state governments to deepen business-enabling reforms and strategically communicate their investment opportunities to local and international investors.
She encouraged states to leverage their comparative advantages, eliminate barriers to investment and consistently showcase their reform achievements to enhance investor confidence and attract more investments into their respective states.
