PROGRAMS/SABER
Know All About Taraba State
ABOUT SABER
What is SABER?
The State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Program is a $750 million 3-year (2023–2025) performance-based intervention designed by the World Bank Technical team and the PEBEC Secretariat with support from the Federal Ministry of Finance, Home Finance Department (HFD), and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat.
SABER seeks to incentivize and strengthen the implementation of business-enabling reforms covering land administration, the regulatory framework for private investment in fiber optic infrastructure, public-private partnership and investment promotion frameworks, tax administration, and the business-enabling regulatory environment.
The Taraba State Government has expressed interest in participating in the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Program.
Benefits for Taraba State
Increased Investment
Attracting new businesses to Taraba, leading to job creation and economic diversification.
Improved Efficiency
Streamlining government procedures to save businesses time and money.
Enhanced Transparency
Promoting clear and consistent regulations, fostering trust and predictability for businesses
A More Competitive Economy
Creating a level playing field for businesses of all sizes, helping Taraba compete more effectively in national and regional markets.
Taraba's Commitment to SABER
Key Result Areas
- To improve the efficiency of land and property administration.
- To improve the regulatory framework for private investment in fiber optic infrastructure.
- To improve services provided by investment promotion agencies and public-private partnership units, and
- To improve the efficiency and transparency of government-to-business services in participating states
Government Measures
- Improved efficiency in property registration and sustainability of the
land-based investment. - Improved regulatory framework for private investment in fiber optic
infrastructure. - Development of an effective PPP framework.
- Improved investment promotion environment.
- Increased transparency of official fees and procedures.
- Increased transparency of fees and levies for inter-state trade and
increased exporter certification. - Simplified state and local business tax regimes.
- Quick determination of commercial disputes
Working Together for a Brighter Future
The SABER program is a key initiative in Taraba State’s drive to create a more prosperous future for its citizens. By working together, the government, the private sector, and civil society can unlock the state’s economic potential and ensure a thriving business environment for all.
Prior Result
Annual FY21 audited financial statement, prepared in accordance with IPSAS, submitted to the State Assembly and published by 31 October 2022.
Admin | 28 September 2022 | SABER
Eligibility Criteria Folder, Disbursement Linkage Indicators (DLIs) - 2024
Annual FY23 audited financial statement, prepared in accordance with IPSAS, submitted to the State Assembly and published online by 31 July 2024.
Admin | 9 July 2024 | SABER
Previous year’s (2023) progress report submitted to the State Executive Council and published online by 31 July 2024.
Admin | 8 July 2024 | SABER
Annual FY24 state budget, prepared under national Chart of Accounts, approved by the State Assembly and published online by 31 January 2024.
Admin | 23 January 2024 | SABER
Annual SDSA-DMSR published online by 31 December 2023.
Admin | 20 December 2023 | SABER
Annual State Business-Enabling Reforms Action Plan for 2025, prepared with, and including records of, private sector participation, approved by the State Executive Council and published online by 31 December 2024.
Admin | 20 December 2023 | SABER
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Eligibility Criteria Folder, Disbursement Linkage Indicators (DLIs) - 2023
Annual State Business-Enabling Reforms Action Plan for 2024, prepared with, and including records of, private sector participation, approved by the State Executive Council and published online by 31 December 2023
Admin | 20 December 2023 | SABER
Annual FY23 state budget, prepared under national Chart of Accounts, approved by the State Assembly and published online by 31 January 2023.
Admin | 20 December 2023 | SABER
Annual State Business-Enabling Reforms Action Plan for 2023 approved by the State Executive Council and published online by 31 January 2023.
Admin | 23 January 2023 | SABER
Annual State Debt Sustainability Analysis and Debt Management Strategy Report (SDSA-DMSR) published online by 31 December 2022.
Admin | 20 December 2022 | SABER
Annual FY22 audited financial statement, prepared in accordance with IPSAS, submitted to the State Assembly and published by 31 July 2023.
Admin | 27 July 2022 | SABER
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Guide to Acquire Land and Certificate of Occupancy in Taraba State
Admin | 16 April 2024 | SABER
Dealing with Building Permits in Taraba State _Procedure, Time and Cost
Admin | 15 April 2024 | SABER
Right of Way Regulation
Admin | 26 June 2023 | SABER
Right of Way Application Guideline
Admin | 20 June 2023 | SABER
Statistics of Certificate of Occupancy
Admin | 12 June 2023 | SABER
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