The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, says many businesses across the country are yet to recover despite the economic reforms introduced over the past three years.
According to the association, several companies continue to face rising production costs, high inflation, unstable exchange rates, expensive borrowing, and persistent energy challenges that have made the business environment increasingly difficult.
NECA noted that while the reforms were introduced to strengthen the economy and improve long term growth, many businesses have experienced declining profit margins, reduced consumer demand, and increased operational expenses.
The association explained that small and medium sized enterprises have been among the hardest hit, with some businesses forced to reduce their workforce, scale down operations, or shut down completely due to mounting financial pressures.
NECA called on the Federal Government to introduce additional measures that will ease the cost of doing business, stabilize the foreign exchange market, improve access to affordable credit, and address infrastructure challenges, particularly in the power sector.
The association also urged policymakers to maintain consistent economic policies that will restore investor confidence, encourage business expansion, and support private sector growth.
Industry stakeholders believe that while the reforms may deliver long term economic benefits, stronger support for businesses is needed in the short term to help companies remain competitive, protect jobs, and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic recovery.
SOURCE: DAILY TRUST NEWS
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