Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has called for stronger collaboration with the new executive committee of the state Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KWACCIMA).
While congratulating the officials, AbdulRazaq described KWACCIMA as a key partner in his administration’s efforts to drive sustainable economic growth.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, on Monday in Ilorin.
It welcomed the new leadership of KWACCIMA under its President, Alhaji Olalekan Ayodimeji, urging them to remain a vanguard in the promotion of sound business ethics and delivery of qualitative services.
“This administration is passionate about promoting and supporting entrepreneurship, private investments, technology and innovations.
“This is borne out of our belief that that is the path to sustainable growth.
“Similarly, we are aware of existing challenges at institutional levels and in the area of infrastructure,” he said.
According to Ajakaye, the governor said his government is working hard with key partners like KWACCIMA and others to improve the business climate in the state.
“We commend KWACCIMA for being a reliable partner every step of the way, including serving on our Ease of Doing Business Council.
“We commend the outgone KWACCIMA executives for their collaboration with the administration while looking forward to a more robust relationship with the new leadership.
“We believe that the organised private sector has important roles to play in enhancing socioeconomic growth of our state,” he said.
He said government will therefore not relent in creating enabling environment for private businesses to thrive.
“The government wishes the new leadership of KWACCIMA a successful tenure and calls on every member of the business community to give them maximum support to succeed,” he stated. (NAN)
