Abia: 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.

According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event will focus on a multi-faceted investment promotion drive to strengthen economic relations with Turkey and other key partners. Amakwe described the event as an FDI exposition for international and local investors to explore the state’s areas of comparative advantage, positioning Abia as a preferred investment destination in Nigeria and Africa.

The summit aims to establish Abia as a hub for export-oriented and industrial investments across a variety of sectors. The government is targeting high-potential areas such as agriculture and agro-allied industries, textiles, footwear and leather, gas, energy, solid minerals, warehousing, and infrastructure, with the goal of promoting Abia as an attractive destination for sustainable investments that will drive economic growth and job creation.

A core part of the strategy involves fostering bilateral cooperation between Abia and Turkish investors. This initiative builds on the strong diplomatic relations and positive perception of Turkish products and businesses among Nigerians. The government is also ready to explore collaborative opportunities between Abia and other Nigerian states to attract Turkish investments into larger, integrated projects.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Abia Government, in partnership with Vega Growing Global Enterprises, is currently organizing the event, which will run from November 25 to November 27.