Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council

Running a business in Nigeria doesn’t just mean building products or finding customers. It often means navigating government systems.

That’s exactly the problem the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council was created to solve.

PEBEC is a Presidency-backed reform council set up to make Nigeria easier to do business in by removing bureaucratic obstacles across government agencies. It works directly with ministries and regulators to reduce delays, simplify processes, and improve how businesses interact with the public sector.

What PEBEC actually does:

🏛️ Drives system-wide reforms
Coordinates government agencies to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce processing time, and improve service delivery for businesses.

📋 Fixes real operational issues
Targets pain points like permits, licensing, taxes, trade processes, and regulatory compliance—areas where businesses typically get stuck.

📊 Measures and tracks progress
Publishes reform reports and monitors how well agencies comply with service standards and timelines.

📢 Gives businesses a direct voice
Through its feedback platforms, you can report issues with any government agency. These are tracked and escalated to ensure resolution.

At a glance:

🏛️ Mandate
Presidential-level authority to remove business environment barriers

📋 Focus areas
Permits, licensing, regulatory compliance, inter-agency coordination

📢 Feedback channel
Report systemic regulatory barriers directly to the Presidency

PEBEC exists because doing business shouldn’t be difficult and more importantly, because those barriers can be fixed.

If your business is being slowed down by government processes, this is one of the few channels designed to change that.

Visit PEBEC @ https://www.pebec.gov.ng/