GOV OTTI SEEKS PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT TO DRIVE ABIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH

Governor Alex Otti has called for stronger private sector participation in driving economic growth in Abia State, stressing that investment partnerships are key to transforming the state’s economy. 

Mr Otti made the appeal during the maiden Abia Business Roundtable organised by the state government in Umuahia, where he emphasised the need for collaboration between government and business leaders to design policies that encourage investment and enterprise development. 

The governor said his administration was prioritising infrastructure development and business-friendly policies to attract investors and create a more enabling environment for businesses to thrive. 

According to him, engaging private sector stakeholders in policy discussions would help ensure that government strategies align with the realities and expectations of investors and entrepreneurs. 

Mr Otti noted that strengthening the private sector ecosystem would not only revive economic activities but also generate employment opportunities for young people across the state. 

He added that the government was also investing in human capital development and infrastructure upgrades to prepare the workforce and business environment for increased economic activities expected from new investments. 

Stakeholders at the roundtable highlighted the importance of sustained government-private sector collaboration to unlock the state’s economic potential and attract both local and international investors.