Plateau House  Committee Chairman On Commerce And Industries Hon.Abdul Yanga  Lauds 2025 Jos Trade Fair

 Yakubu Busari

The Plateau State House Committee on Commerce and Industries ,Hon.Abdul Adamu Yanga has commended the governor Mutfwang for organizing the 2025 Jos Trade fair with the sole aimed of promoting business conducive atmosphere and boost the state IGR including investors coming into country.

Hon .Yanga disclosed that the event marked the commencement of a series of dialogues aimed at propelling the commerce and trade sector forward and making Plateau state food basket of the country .

The  committee member, extended a warm welcome to participants, highlighting the presence of the distinguished delegations of local and international businessmen and women .

In his address, Hon. Yanga delineated the Committee’s scope, encompassing the oversight of various governmental sectors, including industry, trade, and consumer protection, among others.

 He emphasized the incumbent administration’s commitment to enacting and revising laws and policies vital for the nation’s economic rejuvenation. The Chairman affirmed that the Committee is set to deploy every legislative tool to make a tangible impact.

He called on States to introduced the association as Nigeria’s premier business network, advocating for policies conducive to economic prosperity.

He cited the successful collaboration between governments and Chambers of Commerce in countries such as Germany, Singapore, and the United States, which has been instrumental in achieving high rankings on the Ease of Doing Business Index.

Drawing inspiration from these international best practices, Abdul Yanga  proposed key legislative actions to enhance Nigeria’s economic landscape, including:

Tax Law Reformation: Emulating New Zealand’s simple tax system to encourage compliance and attract investments.

Business Facilitation: Replicating Rwanda’s reforms to improve ease of doing business through efficient company registration and permitting processes.

Investment Promotion and Protection: Establishing legislative frameworks akin to Singapore’s to ensure investor confidence.

Infrastructure Development: Following Japan’s example of combining dedicated funding with innovative technologies to boost commerce.

Trade Facilitation: Implementing agreements like the AfCFTA to expand market access and competitiveness ,he explained.

The member advocated for  creating laws to support industrial growth in sectors with high global competitiveness potential, inspired by South Korea.Regulatory Reform: Learning from Canada’s efforts to align regulations across sectors to reduce business costs.Skills and Capacity Building: Investing in education and training programs, taking cues from Finland’s approach.

Public-Private Partnerships: Leveraging successful models from Australia to combine private sector efficiency with public sector support.

Intellectual Property Protection: Ensuring robust IP protection to foster innovation, similar to the United States model.

In conclusion, Mr Yanga emphasized that with these legislative measures, Nigeria could become an African industrial, trade, and commerce powerhouse.

 He asserted PLACCIMA’s readiness to work closely with the State  Assembly to ensure the state’s prosperity and its people’s well-being.

The Committee suggested the organization of workshops with relevant agencies to raise awareness among the public and businesses. The Committee agreed that government recognition and support for the business community should be bolstered by legislation.

The Committee expressed its intent to work with PLACCIMA on enhancing laws and policies for the industry and trade sector. The forum concluded with the Committee on Commerce extending gratitude to PLACCIMA’s President and delegates for their insightful contributions and pledged continued collaboration.