Kwara unveils 2026 action plan to drive economic growth
The Kwara State Government has unveiled a comprehensive 2026 Action Plan aimed at accelerating economic growth, strengthening service delivery, and improving the welfare of residents across the state.
The plan, which was presented at a stakeholders’ meeting on Ease of Doing Business in Ilorin, outlines key reform pillars including the modernisation of land administration, increased agricultural investment to enhance food security, expansion of public-private partnerships, export promotion, accelerated infrastructure development, and improved justice delivery. Each pillar is backed by clear and measurable timelines.
Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner for Finance and Chairman of the Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council, Dr Hauwa Nuru, said the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq remains committed to transparency, accountability, and inclusive stakeholder engagement.
She said the 2026 strategy prioritises land administration reforms, agricultural investment promotion, infrastructure delivery, public-private partnerships and efficiency in the justice sector, stressing that time-bound targets have been set to ensure measurable outcomes.
According to her, government policies must continue to improve the business environment through clearer regulations and more efficient service delivery, particularly under the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) programme.
“The goal of Ease of Doing Business is to ensure collaboration between government and stakeholders to create a truly conducive business environment that drives innovation, investment, and sustainable economic growth,” Nuru said.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Works, AbdulQuawiy Olododo, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to scaling up infrastructure development, with sustained investment in roads, bridges, electricity, water supply, healthcare, and education to attract private capital and stimulate economic growth.
The Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, said the state now operates a transparent and predictable investment promotion framework designed to support companies, cooperatives, and local investors through accessible processes and competitive incentives.
Stakeholders at the meeting welcomed the initiative. The Chairman of the Nigeria Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Olawoyin Solomon, commended the state government for policies that have continued to improve the business climate.
Similarly, the Vice Chairman of the National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), Kwara State chapter, Babatunde Aremu, praised the council’s efforts to sustain a conducive operating environment for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises across the state.
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