Shettima Calls for States to Maximize $750M SABER Programme

On Tuesday, during a stakeholder meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima urged state governors to accelerate business-enabling reforms to fully leverage the $750 million SABER programme funded by the World Bank. Shettima stated that the full implementation of the SABER programme is essential for attracting both domestic and foreign investment, enhancing local infrastructure, and driving subnational economic growth.

He highlighted that the programme aims to create a predictable and transparent business environment, which would lead to increased economic activity, job creation, and improved living standards for citizens. Shettima also noted that Nigeria has a better chance of actualizing its trillion-dollar economy potential through the effective implementation of the SABER programme.

Zarah Mustapha Audu, the Director General of PEBEC, indicated that efforts are underway to extend the programme's lifespan, while Dr. Dori Uzoka Anit emphasized the importance of addressing identified bottlenecks to achieve the intended outcomes of the SABER programme.