Major Investment Summit Attracts International Interest
The Abia State government has confirmed significant international participation in the upcoming Abia-Turkiye Investment Summit, with 21 Turkish investors already registered to attend the event scheduled for later this month in Umuahia. The announcement was made by Chief Jerome Green-Amakwe, Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on investment promotion and public-private partnership.
Security and Investment Environment Guaranteed
During a briefing held in Abuja on Saturday, Green-Amakwe emphasized the state's readiness to welcome international business leaders and investors from Turkiye and other European countries. Security in Abia State is top-notch, according to the governor's adviser, who confidently stated that investors have no reason to fear for their safety or investments.
"In the whole of the South East, let me not say the entire Nigeria, there is no place as safe as Abia State," Green-Amakwe declared. "We are working with the Nigerian military, the police and all the security agencies, so Abia is very safe for business operations."
Multi-Sector Support for Investment Initiative
The summit, organized by the state's Ministry of Trade and Commerce under the theme "Bridging Continents, Unlocking Prosperity," has garnered support from various stakeholders. Former Senator Darlington Nwokocha, who represented Abuja Central, reinforced the security assurances, noting that all necessary elements for business success are readily available in Abia State.
"Abia is secure for investment; you are sure of your return on investment," Nwokocha stated. He highlighted the strategic advantage of Abia's central location and proximity to multiple states as additional benefits for potential investors.
Financial sector support was confirmed by Carl Akwarandu, General Manager and Zonal Head of Zenith Bank PLC, who expressed strong confidence in Abia's investment potential. "Abia is one of the most attractive investment destinations in Nigeria based on financial statistics," Akwarandu noted.
The bank executive provided further assurance to prospective investors, stating that Zenith Bank would partner with the Abia government due to the credibility of Governor Alex Otti's administration. "We have a personal guarantee from the government that whatever they promise investors, they will get. So your investment is safe," he emphasized.
Beyond security assurances, Zenith Bank committed to providing comprehensive financial advisory services and funding support to ensure investors achieve sustainable returns on their investments in Abia State.
The growing registration of Turkish investors signals strong international confidence in Abia State's economic potential and the administration's commitment to creating a business-friendly environment. The summit represents a significant step in strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and Turkiye while unlocking new prosperity opportunities for the region.
