The federal government has restated its commitment to fostering an environment that empowers entrepreneurs, nurtures innovation and attracts investments.
The move aimed at significantly improve ease of doing business is contained in the Executive Order No 1 of 18th May 2017.
As required, Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government (MDAs) are expected to publish the services they provide, as well as the requirement for accessing such services.
Speaking at the workshop on the guidelines for the incorporation of companies limited by guarantee Ltd/GTE, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs Beatrice Jeddy-Agba, stated that the guidelines are designed to achieve consistency in the processing of applications for the mandatory authority, stakeholders, including members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Corporate Affairs Commission, promoters of companies limited by guarantee and others.
Agba, who doubles as the Solicitor General of the Federation added: “These guidelines, the first of its kind in Nigeria have therefore been produced to cover a wide range of issues connected with the subject matter.”
She then assured that special care has been taken to address challenges and issues commonly associated with the processing of applications for the Attorney-General’s authorisation.
While delivering a welcome address at the workshop, the Director Solicitors Department, Mrs. Gladys Odegbaro described the workshop as an avenue to deepen understanding of the regulatory framework governing companies limited by guarantee and to promote a seamless registration process.
She thereafter urged participants to ensure that their organisations operate in full compliance with the law while maintaining transparency and accountability.
