Over 21 Turkish Investors Set to Participate in Abia–Turkiye Investment Summit

• Abia State has confirmed that more than 21 Turkish investors will take part in the upcoming Abia–Turkiye Investment Summit.

The Abia State government has confirmed that over 21 Turkish investors have registered to participate in the Abia–Turkiye Investment Summit and product exhibition, scheduled to hold later this month in Umuahia.

Jerome Green-Amakwe, Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Investment Promotion and Public-Private Partnership, disclosed this in Abuja, adding that the summit will also attract business leaders and investors from other European countries, alongside Nigerian entrepreneurs.

“As we speak, we have over 21 Turkish investors who have registered, both individually and as corporate entities. Nigerian investors are also joining,” Green-Amakwe said.

He highlighted the investment-friendly environment in Abia State and assured participants of robust security measures.

“Security in the state is top-notch, and investors have no reason to fear. In the whole of South East and arguably in Nigeria, there is no place as safe as Abia State,” he said, noting the collaboration between the state government and security agencies, including the Nigerian military and police.

Green-Amakwe emphasised that the summit aims to encourage investors to establish businesses in Nigeria through partnerships with Turkiye.

Supporting this view, Darlington Nwokocha, former Senator representing Abia Central, assured investors of secured and profitable investment opportunities in the state.

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“Abia is secure for investment; you are sure of your return. Its central location and proximity to other states add to its appeal,” he said.

Nwokocha commended the state government for creating an environment where officials confidently engage investors, noting that processes such as obtaining Certificates of Occupancy have been streamlined to make land and financial investments easier and safer.

Highlighting Abia’s strategic advantages, Nwokocha said the state is well-positioned for industrial growth, with ready access to gas and other economic resources. He added that the state is open to partnerships not only with foreign investors but also with local businesses.

Supporting the state’s investment potential, Carl Akwarandu, General Manager and Zonal Head of Zenith Bank PLC, described Abia as one of Nigeria’s most attractive destinations for business, assuring investors of financial support, advisory services, and secure returns.

“Abia is open for business. Investors have a personal guarantee from the government that commitments will be honored,” Akwarandu said.

The summit is expected to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties between Abia State, Turkish businesses, and other international investors, boosting economic growth in the region.