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Abia State has further strengthened its investment appeal as Zenith Bank Plc reaffirmed its commitment to partner with the state government in attracting sustainable investments, citing confidence in Governor Alex Otti’s economic reforms and credibility.
Speaking at a pre-event luncheon in Abuja ahead of the Abia/Turkiye Investment Summit and Product Exhibition, Carl Akwarandu, General Manager and Zonal Head of Zenith Bank, expressed the bank’s excitement about Abia’s new investment direction. He noted that Zenith Bank described as Nigeria’s biggest and most profitable bank is ready to provide both funding and financial advisory services to investors coming into the state under the Otti administration.
Akwarandu stressed that security and return on investment remain top priorities for investors, and Abia has shown strong prospects in both areas. “When we talk about partnership and collaboration to ensure that Abia State attracts sustainable investments, Zenith Bank is very willing. I’m deeply involved and excited about the possibilities,” he said.
He attributed the state’s rising investment profile to Governor Otti’s credibility and the competence of the team driving Abia’s economic agenda, especially the investment promotion office led by Chief Greene Amakwe. According to him, credibility is key when a bank partners with a government, and in Abia, the governor’s credibility is well established, giving investors confidence that their funds are secure and government commitments will be honoured.
Akwarandu added that Zenith Bank would not only provide financing support but also leverage its local and international networks to attract investors ahead of the forthcoming Abia Investment Summit.
Earlier, Chief Greene Amakwe, Special Adviser to the Governor on Investment and Promotion, said the state has launched a nationwide outreach through press conferences, advertisements, and targeted mobilisation aimed at positioning Abia as Nigeria’s next major investment hub. “We are informing all Nigerians to come to Abia. We want to do business,” he said.
Appearing with senior political allies he described as his “generals,” Amakwe noted that promoting the state’s investment message required a united front of respected leaders. He emphasised that visitors attending the summit will witness a transformed Abia State, visibly different from what many recall. He highlighted new landmark developments, including the Abia Tower, as evidence of the state’s progress.
He reiterated the administration’s commitment to building a competitive, business-friendly environment that can host investors from across Nigeria and around the world.
Senator Darlington Nwokocha also expressed confidence in the state’s economic direction, noting that Abia now offers strong leadership, security, and a strategic location for investors.
With Zenith Bank’s pledge of support, Abia’s investment drive gains a major boost from one of Nigeria’s most influential financial institutions an endorsement expected to elevate investor confidence ahead of the upcoming economic and investment summit.
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