Abia State, Governor Alex Otti on Tuesday placed foreign investment at the centre of Abia State’s economic strategy as he delivered the keynote address at the maiden Abia–Türkiye Investment Summit and Product Exhibition in Umuahia.
Speaking on the theme “Prosperity Through Partnership,” Otti reiterated his administration’s resolve to expand Abia’s economic frontiers through strong international alliances.
He said the state’s reforms anchored on improved infrastructure, a skilled workforce, enhanced security, and more reliable energy were deliberately crafted to attract global investors.
The summit, themed “Bridging Continents, Unlocking Prosperity,” brought together investors, business executives, and innovators at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, to explore opportunities in manufacturing, agriculture, textiles, SME development, and industrial innovation.
Otti urged Turkish investors to partner with the state in agro-processing, textile production, housing, metal fabrication, logistics, retail value chains, and modular manufacturing. He also highlighted the 2,000-hectare Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP) as a transformative hub for energy-driven enterprises.
“Abia is open for business. Our reforms are deliberate, our vision is bold, and our support is assured,” the governor said, expressing optimism that collaboration with Türkiye would unlock new avenues of shared prosperity.
The summit continues with exhibitions, business matchmaking sessions, and sector-specific engagements aimed at turning investment conversations into concrete projects.
