This follows the release of the 2nd Sub-National Ease of Doing Business Ranking by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council where Plateau moved from the 14th position to 10th .
Lalong while celebrating the incremental performance of Plateau State in the Ease of Doing Business Ranking, recalled that the State was on 26th position in 2016 which made him to come up with various economic reforms within the vision of the Rescue Administration. Such reforms including the establishment of the One Stop Investment Centre , land reforms, infrastructure development, empowerment and entrepreneurial programmes, and the restoration of peace among others moved the State to 14th position in 2021 and now to 10th in 2023.
According to the governor, many new businesses have sprang up in the State within the SME, Manufacturing and Service industry which have boosted the economic fortunes of the citizens. Lalong dedicates the award to the citizens of Plateau State who have supported his administration and embraced his policies especially as they relate to peace and security which is the basic requirement for business and economic activities.