Katsina State Launches Reforms to Attract Investors

Katsina State is actively pursuing business enabling reforms designed to attract both local and foreign investors, thereby stimulating economic growth and enhancing sustainable private sector investment. Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal disclosed these initiatives during a nationwide subnational engagement technical reform workshop held in 2026, organized in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).

The comprehensive reforms aim to improve the ease of doing business across critical investment sectors statewide, urging investors to explore economic opportunities in Katsina. The reforms include investment facilitation, automation of land administration processes, digitization of land records, and the implementation of a framework for responsible land use.

Additionally, the Katsina State Internal Revenue Service is modernizing tax administration through a digital platform to simplify tax procedures and enhance taxpayer engagement. The workshop provided a platform for government and private sector stakeholders to exchange ideas and identify challenges, working collectively towards practical solutions to strengthen the business environment in the state.