Governor Caleb Mutfwang has inaugurated a Council on Ease of Doing Business to address all bottlenecks that are inimical to doing business in Plateau.

Inaugurating the 15-member council, Mutfwang tasked members to eliminate obstacles residents and investors encounter to set up and grow their businesses in Plateau.

Mr Mutfwang said, “The council is saddled with the responsibility of facilitating the ease of doing business by residents and investors through addressing bottlenecks and bureaucratic rigours. The state government will introduce new measures and initiatives to attract investors and foreign direct investments into the state.

“The state government will implement reforms that would streamline regulatory processes in addition to operating an open door policy for the state economy to thrive.”

The governor said the action would encourage the growth of the entrepreneurial sector and innovations in Plateau. Mr Mutfwang said a conducive business environment was critical to boosting economic growth and development.

“It is our collective responsibility to ensure that businesses thrive and flourish, leading to increase in job opportunities and a higher quality of life for our citizens,” the governor explained.

He added, “Plateau is blessed with abundant resources and untapped potential. We have a strong foundation to build upon by working together to unlock our true potential. Small and medium businesses are the backbone of our country.”

(NAN)