Kano plans data on foreigners doing local businesses

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Kano plans data on foreigners doing local businesses

The Kano State Government says it plans to collect data on foreigners doing business in the state to prevent foreigners from killing businesses operated by the locals.

The state’s Commissioner for Commerce, Investment, and Industry, Alhaji Shehu Sagagi, said this when he briefed newsmen on Thursday.

“Plans are in the pipeline by the ministry to collect data on foreigners doing business in Kano to prevent them from crushing small businesses being conducted by indigenes,” he said.

He stressed the importance of ensuring that companies operating in the state employ state indigenes and observe their corporate social responsibility.

Sagagi said the present administration was determined to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, stressing that his ministry would work in synergy with other government agencies to achieve this goal.

“It will be unwise for the government to see the small scale businesses that are supposed to be operated by indigenes to be taken over by foreigners.

“So, there is a need to checkmate this ugly trend and address it immediately,” the commissioner said.

He added that the state government also plans to create an avenue for youths to receive training in the garment industry, enabling them to become self-employed in addition to being employers of labor.

Sagagi said his top agenda was the creation of clusters for a hub of trades which he believes will flourish with the right support.

He also said that Gov. Abba Yusuf, has approved the refurbishing of the Garment industries, which was initiated by former Gov. Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Sagagi stated that the ministry will unveil an agenda to revitalize the state’s economy, adding that over 600 youths in each local government area are expected to benefit from the program.

“There is also a plan by the ministry to collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture and Land to ensure that businesses have access to the resources they need to succeed.”

He said the ministry would work closely with the Ministry of Environment to ensure that markets in the state are healthy and attractive to investors.

“The present government is determined to bring back cooperative shops, which will provide citizens with access to commodities at cheaper rates,” he added.

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