Plateau government to rebuild burnt Jos Main Market

As part of the efforts aimed at boosting the commercial portfolio of Plateau State, Governor Simon Bako Lalong has declared that the State government is committed to rebuilding the burnt Jos Main market under Public-Private Partnership arrangements, as well provide complex which will serve as a one-stop-shop for investors doing business in the state.

The Governor who disclosed this on Monday at the opening ceremony of the  2019 Jos Trade Fair said the government is also planning an Investment and Economic Summit to further deepen the Implementation of his administration five years Development Plan recently adopted by the  State Executive Council.

He said the Trade Fair is dear to his administration because of the government’s desire to not only restore the glory of the State but also build an economy that will provide opportunities and support the entrepreneurial spirit of the Plateau man, woman, and youth.

Governor Lalong added that since 2015, the State Government has continued to remove all obstacles that are inimical to economic growth such as insecurity, poor infrastructure, and stress of doing business among others.

“Today, we have made a lot of progress in turning around the security situation, such that many investors are now eager to bring their money into Plateau State and are reaping huge benefits.

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“This has not only encouraged us to do more in marketing the business and investment opportunities on the Plateau to the outside world but equally assisted us in mapping out strategies of achieving our Next Level Vision, which has Sustainable Economic Rebirth as one of its three pillars”.

The Governor who said Plateau State is a very viable investment hub in the Nigerian tourism industry as result of its cool temperature, serene and enchanting beauty and other natural gifts are begging to be utilised enjoined both local and foreign investors to invest in holiday resorts, game reserves, hotels, picnic sites, entertainment, fashion and other opportunities that will meet global standard and improve tourism business.

According to him, the government is committed to supporting the Jos Trade Fair as it opens doors for small and medium entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations and products; having gone through various processes of training and coaching by the Plateau Small and Medium Enterprises Agency (PLASMIDA).

Governor Lalong further stated that his administration is determined to radically improve on the revenue base to meet up with demands of providing basic services to the people adding that the state has engaged a reputable tax consulting firm to work with the state Board of Internal Revenue to achieve the goal.