An eye-opener, the survey of the business environment in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory conducted by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council was based on business-friendly characteristics and policies. Out of a score of 10, the bottom three states are Delta (4.32), Taraba (3.91) and Zamfara (3.54). Gombe (7.69) in the North-East, Sokoto (6.88) and Jigawa (6.79) both in the North-West, have the most favourable business environments in Nigeria. These are states where the Islamist insurgency and violent banditry have disrupted social life and business. The states should, therefore, do their best towards improving the ease of doing business.

Source: Punch July 04, 2021 23:15 UTC