By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom

The Abia Government has announced plans to host a Turkey-Abia Investment Summit and Exhibition in a strategic move to boost international trade and attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDI).

Dr Green Amakwe, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Investment Promotion and Public-Private Partnerships, disclosed this at a news briefing in Umuahia on Wednesday.

Amakwe said that the event would focus on a multi-faceted investment promotion drive to strengthen economic relations with Turkey and other key partners.

He described the event as FDI exposition for international and local investors to explore the state’s areas of comparative advantage, as a preferred investment destination in Nigeria and Africa.

He also said that the event would position Abia as a hub for export-oriented and industrial investments across a wide range of sectors.

Amakwe said that the government was targeting high-potential areas, including agriculture and agro-allied industries, textiles, footwear and leather, gas, energy, solid minerals, warehousing, and infrastructure.

He said, “Our goal is to promote Abia as an attractive destination for sustainable investments that will drive inclusive economic growth and job creation.”

Amakwe said that a core part of the strategy involved fostering bilateral cooperation between Abia and Turkish investors, building on the strong diplomatic relations and positive perception of Turkish products and businesses among Nigerians.

He also expressed the readiness of the government to explore collaborative opportunities between Abia and other Nigerian states, working jointly to attract Turkish investments into larger, integrated projects.

“We are not just building investment partnerships; we are creating a new economic identity for Abia, one that is competitive, reliable, and investor-friendly,” he also said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abia Government, in partnership with Vega Growing Global Enterprises, is currently working on organising the event, which will run from November 25 to November 27. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Sam Oditah