The Adamawa State Government has unveiled its 2027 Business Enabling Reform Action Plan (BERAP), featuring eight major reforms aimed at improving the business environment, attracting private investment and promoting economic growth across the state.
The plan, developed under the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme, focuses on land administration, digital infrastructure, public-private partnerships, investment promotion, transparent government procedures, trade facilitation, business taxation and commercial dispute resolution.
Key targets include issuing 2,000 Certificates of Occupancy, developing 300 plots for agro-industrial clusters and reducing land allocation processing time from 90 days to fewer than five days. The government also plans to facilitate 300 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure, connect 1,000 public institutions and attract at least three private telecommunications investors.
The reform agenda further targets ₦2.5 billion in private investment through public-private partnerships, with proposed projects including an industrial park, solar mini-grids, Yola International Hotel, a waste to energy plant and a meat processing facility. Other initiatives include the Adamawa Investment Portal 2.0, investment desks for four key sectors and a proposed Investors’ Summit in September 2027.
The commitment demonstrated by the SABER team in advancing these business reforms deserves commendation, particularly the programme’s spokesperson, Dr Bello, for his dedication to communicating its objectives and promoting awareness of the initiative. The entire SABER team also deserves recognition for its collective efforts towards strengthening Adamawa’s investment climate and creating opportunities for businesses to thrive.
Special credit goes to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, for providing the leadership, policy direction and enabling environment driving the state’s Ease of Doing Business agenda. As Chairman of the State Ease of Doing Business Council, his administration’s commitment to economic diversification, private sector participation and institutional reforms remains central to positioning Adamawa as an attractive investment destination.
The plan also proposes simplified tax administration, electronic payment systems, export support hubs across all 21 local government areas and faster commercial dispute resolution, with a target of reducing resolution time from 60 to 30 days.
If successfully implemented, the 2027 BERAP could improve business confidence, attract investors, create employment and strengthen economic development across Adamawa State. The proposed targets now require sustained collaboration and effective implementation to deliver tangible results.
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