{"id":845365,"date":"2025-05-02T21:12:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T02:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/02\/interior-minister-assures-private-sector-of-ongoing-business-reforms-in-nigeria\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T21:12:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T02:12:33","slug":"interior-minister-assures-private-sector-of-ongoing-business-reforms-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/02\/interior-minister-assures-private-sector-of-ongoing-business-reforms-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Interior minister assures private sector of ongoing business reforms in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the federal government\u2019s commitment to implementing continuous reforms to improve business operations in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Mr Tunji-Ojo made this assurance while addressing journalists on Tuesday in Lagos after a closed-door interactive session with representatives from the Nigeria Employers\u2019 Consultative Association (NECA) and other stakeholders from the private sector.<\/p>\n

He emphasised the private sector\u2019s vital role in economic development and reiterated the ministry\u2019s determination to foster an environment conducive to business growth.<\/p>\n

The minister noted that the interactive session provided an opportunity for the government and private sector leaders to engage on key policy issues.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was a family meeting because the private sector is a strategic partner to the Ministry of Interior,\u201d he said. \u201cWe understand the critical role they play in the socio-economic development of our country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Key reforms area<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mr Tunji-Ojo highlighted ongoing reforms in several key areas, including the expatriate quota system, business permits, and border control.<\/p>\n

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He said: \u201cReforms have to continue and it is a work in progress. A lot was done today with regard to the expatriate quota, our business permit and our work flow how it affects border control, the Nigeria Immigration Control (NIS) and the private sector issue.<\/p>\n

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\nArticle Page with Financial Support Promotion<\/title><\/p>\n<p><\/head><br \/>\n<body><\/p>\n<div id=\"membershipOverlay\">\n<h2>Nigerians need credible journalism. Help us report it.<\/h2>\n<p>Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. 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