Owners of business enterprise and industry in Kwara State, under the aegis of the Coalition of Business and Professional Association (KWACOBPA), have called on the state government to look into pervading security challenges in the business environment in the state. The call was contained in a presentation during virtual launch and the unveiling of Kwara State business agenda, with the participation of business owners in the country and abroad, including the state commissioner for Enterprise, Alhaji Wahab Femi Agbaje. In a presentation of 2018 research findings on five priority issues critical for growth and development of the business environment in the state, the Coalition led by Dr Mohammed Raji, identified highway and bank robbery as top security challenge against business climate. The coalition also called for the revival of the state joint security patrol outfit, codenamed Operation Harmony, to combat security challenges, as well as provision of job opportunities. The research findings, which also identified deplorable road network in the state, called on the state government to see to reconstruction or completion of Ajase-Ipo-Offa, Share-Lafiagi, Kaiama-Kishi, Omu Aran-Oro Ago and Alapa-Igbeti roads to encourage business environment.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 02, 2020 13:30 UTC