The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to creating a streamlined regulatory business environment to enhance the informal sector.
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Senior Special Assistant to the President on the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), and Investment, Taiwo Ajetunmobi, disclosed this in Abuja, during a Bëtá Nigeria Campaign Partners’ Roundtable Discussion.

The roundtable which was organized by Bëtá Nigeria Campaign (BN), equally highlighted that children aren’t learning much, because three in four ten-year-olds cannot read a simple sentence or solve a basic math problem.

The roundtable brought together stakeholders from civil society and media organizations to advocate for education reform, recognizing it as a critical investment in Nigeria’s future stability and prosperity.

Ajetunmobi explained that the discussion aims to make doing business in Nigeria easier, not just for the formal sector but particularly for the informal sector.
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He said: “Nigeria should have high expectations because, without them, there are limits to how far we can go. We need the support of the government, including the Minister of Finance, who coordinates economies, and the central bank. The Minister of Trade and Investment is also playing a crucial role, and we are here to offer our support as well.

“A significant part of our focus will be on improving the regulatory environment. We aim to make regulations easier for businesses to comply with, and we are committed to eliminating outdated regulations and updating the regulatory framework to align with the modern world.

“Therefore, Nigerians can anticipate a more efficient and streamlined regulatory environment in the future. We are dedicated to making these improvements to support the growth and success of businesses in Nigeria.”
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In his remarks, National Lead for Bëtá Nigeria, Abdulsalam Badamasi, stressed the need for increased investment in education to empower future generations and create productive citizens.

He said: “This collaborative declaration has enabled Bëtá Nigeria to secure a unified commitment from diverse and multiple stakeholders across Nigeria, increasing the demand for better education and fostering government accountability.”

He called for action to enhance educational prospects in Nigeria, ensuring that every Nigerian child has access to quality education, saying that Bëtá Nigeria receives funding support from the UK government.

He said: “We are expanding the conversation around the framing of education, bringing in new voices. In the process of bringing in new voices, we are calling on politicians, service providers, partners, and parents to come together to increase their level of commitment and investment in education.
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“We believe that once this increased level of commitment to education is realized, many problems and issues in education can be resolved.

“We have identified about twenty-three items in the performance bond. We are focusing on about six or seven of them, including public-private sector partnerships, expanded dialogue with citizens, and engagement in research and innovation in the education sector. Beta,Nigeria is a very inclusive campaign.

“There are lots of persons with disabilities involved in this program, and they have been given voices. We are not just looking at gender; we are also looking at increasing the voices of other disadvantaged groups, such as persons with disabilities and those dealing with mental health issues.
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“Our dynamic, youthful population is full of potential,” emphasized the group’s declaration developed during the roundtables, “but the crisis in our education system means millions face a bleak future. When all of Nigeria’s children are going to school, staying in school and learning more, we will build a more resilient, more secure, more prosperous country.”

The Executive Director of Improvement in Respect of Social Status of the Disabled in Kaduna, Dr. Micah Shabi, emphasized the timeliness of Beta Nigeria’s arrival in the country.

Shabi said: “Beta Nigeria arrives in Nigeria at the opportune moment, perfectly reflecting its name. It’s the right time for inclusive education for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), as their challenges in education encompass various aspects social, political, and beyond. As we recognize, education stands as the ultimate solution for PWDs. We are delighted to join forces with Beta Nigeria.”
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