Abia State’s investment profile received a major boost as Zenith Bank Plc declared a strong commitment to partner with the state government in attracting sustainable investments. The bank’s endorsement further strengthens confidence in Governor Alex Otti’s economic reforms, which many say have restored credibility and stability to Abia’s business environment.
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 at Zenith Bank, said the bank is enthusiastic about the state’s new investment direction. He described Zenith Bank—Nigeria’s largest and most profitable financial institution—as fully prepared to provide funding and financial advisory services to investors looking toward Abia under the Otti administration.
Akwarandu emphasized that investors consistently look for security and strong returns, both of which Abia has demonstrated in recent months. He attributed the state’s growing visibility on Nigeria’s investment map to Governor Otti’s credibility and the efficiency of the team driving the economic agenda, particularly the investment promotion office led by Chief Greene Amakwe. According to him, this credibility reassures investors that their funds are safe and that the state will uphold its commitments.
Earlier, Chief Amakwe highlighted the state’s nationwide outreach campaign, which includes press engagements, advertising, and targeted mobilization efforts aimed at positioning Abia as Nigeria’s next major investment destination. He stressed that the message of a new and transformed Abia must be delivered by a united front of respected leaders. Visitors attending the upcoming investment summit, he said, will see a state that has undergone significant transformation marked by new infrastructure and improved governance.
Senator Darlington Nwokocha also threw his weight behind the administration’s economic direction, noting that Abia now offers safety, strategic location, and decisive leadership—three critical factors investors consider. With Zenith Bank’s pledge of support, Abia’s investment drive now gains one of Nigeria’s most influential financial partners, a move expected to significantly boost investor confidence ahead of the landmark summit.
source: punch