Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have been directed by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) to stop developing and implementing new rules and regulations.
Additionally, until complete adherence to the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) Framework was attained, PEBEC ordered a halt to significant regulatory changes.
The decision was issued in a statement on Monday by Princess Zahrah Mustapha-Audu, the Director-General (DG) of PEBEC.
The instruction, according to Mustapha-Audu, was consistent with the Federal Government’s objective to enhancing regulatory quality, guaranteeing policy coherence, and facilitating commercial dealings.
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She stated that the RIA framework was officially launched in January 2025 and that all MDAs had to make sure that any new policy or amendment issued after that date would be reviewed and approved in accordance with the framework.
The framework is accessible on the PEBEC website and has already been sent to all MDAs by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
She stated, “MDAs are expected to familiarize themselves with the framework and immediately align their policy development processes accordingly.”
The DG stated that the federal government does not aim to embarrass any institution and is still dedicated to working cooperatively with all regulators.
“It is crucial to emphasize that no reform or policy will be allowed to proceed without being grounded in clear, verifiable evidence,” she stated.
She went on to say that the framework offered a methodical way to generate, evaluate, and validate such evidence-based decisions.
Abubakar-Audu added that the directive was required to remove policy inconsistencies and frequent reversals (policy flip-flops), as well as to prevent policy shocks that could negatively impact individuals, businesses, and investors.
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