By: Imo Thomas -Umuahia.
Abia state government is working toward holding an international investment summit and exhibition in partnership with VEGA Growing Global Enterprises before the end of the year.
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Abia State on investment promotion and public-private partnership (PPP), Chief Green Amakwe, disclosed this at a press conference held at the Government House Umuahia on Wednesday.
He said that the summit which will take 3 days,would take place at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia and would attract investors from within and outside Nigeria, particularly from Turkey.
Adding that the programme would provide an opportunity for international and local investors to explore the possibilities of Abia State and the many advantages it has as a preferred investment destination.
“It is a FDI exposition for international and local investors to explore the possibilities of Abia State and the many advantages it has as a preferred investment destination in Nigeria/Africa. It is scheduled to take place at the International Conference Centre in Abia State.”
Chief Amakwe, who doubles as the Chairman, Steering Committee for Turkey -Abia (TURAB) Investment Summit/Exhibition, 2025 said that the summit would bring together key stakeholders from government, the private sector, and international partners, with a special focus on fostering collaboration between Abia State and Turkey business community.
Chief Amakwe highlighted some of the objectives of the summit to include;
“To promote international trade, export-oriented-investments, and investments in general in agriculture and agro-allied, textile, shoe/leather gas, energy, solid minerals, warehousing and infrastructure, as well as other key sectors in Abia state, Nigeria.
“To identify areas of cooperation and forge partnerships and joint venture projects between Abia State and the investment communities in Turkey,”Chief Amankwe said.
Other objectives of the summit according to Chief Amakwe is to build on the existing outstanding diplomatic relations and positive public perception of Turkish businesses and products among Nigerians, reinforce the national trust in positioning Abia State as the preferred destination for foreign direct investments and international trade in Nigeria.
He assured of the readiness of the Governor Alex Otti led administration to host the summit and expressed the commitment of Governor Alex Otti in creating more favorable investment environment for the people of the state and other investors.
Members of the Steering Committee for Turkey -Abia (TURAB) Investment Summit/Exhibition, 2025 including the Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Mr. Kingsley Chibueze Nwokocha were present at the press briefing.
