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Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, says he has set up an ease-of-doing-business desk to project the state as the preferred choice of investments by both local and international investors.

Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the Kaduna state investment summit, Sani said the desk would be domiciled in his office.

The summit was organised by the American Business Council in collaboration with the Kaduna state government.

The governor said the Kaduna state government would continue to refine its processes and procedures, making them less cumbersome and time.

“To complement the work of the Kaduna State Investment Promotion Agency (KADIPA) in showcasing the various investment opportunities in Kaduna state and for effective communication with prospective investors and development partners, I have set up an ‘Ease of Doing Business Desk’ in the governor’s office,” he said.

“We shall install a hotline through which investors and development partners can reach me directly. I call on investors to avail themselves of the huge opportunities in Kaduna state.

“Kaduna state isn’t just a destination for your capital, it’s a springboard for your success. We extend not just an invitation, but a steadfast guarantee that your investments in Kaduna state will be nurtured by a robust policy framework and unwavering support.”

Sani assured that the Kaduna state government would continue to promote private investments for economic growth, job creation, poverty reduction, and better social services for its citizens.

In her remarks, Christine Harbaugh, the counselor for economic affairs, US embassy, Abuja, described Kaduna state as a “place of innovation and dynamism”.

She added that the “attendance of US firms and investors at the event today shows their belief and interest in Kaduna State’s future”.

“The US mission in Nigeria strongly supports companies looking to invest in the state,” she said.