Oyebanji: Ekiti’ll remain top business-friendly state to investors

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment that will attract investors and drive economic growth in the state.

Oyebanji stated this during the second quarter report of Ease of Doing Business Council (EoDB) in his office in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Monday, June 23, 2025.

The governor said his administration is focused on removing every barrier to doing business in the state by implementing policies that would enhance ease of access for investors in the state

Identifying power and road infrastructure as two major barriers to business and acknowledging their critical role in attracting investors, Oyebanji assured that his government is working tirelessly to address these challenges with various efforts aimed at improving electricity supply and upgrading road networks across the state.

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Stressing the importance of stable electricity in reducing the operational cost associated with the use of diesel by businesses, Oyebanji said the government must prioritise efforts to ensure a steady and reliable power supply to ease the burden on entrepreneurs, enabling their business to thrive and achieve profitability.

Governor Oyebanji assured investors that his government remains committed to simplifying all processes related to starting and running businesses in the state, streamline bureaucratic procedure to encourage more investment, foster innovation, and create an enabling environment for enterprise of all sizes to flourish.

The Ease of Doing Business Council meeting, which was chaired by the governor, was attended by members of the council, representatives of some MDAs.

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