The Abia State Government has announced an international investment summit and exhibition scheduled for November 25–27, 2025, aiming to position the state as Nigeria’s premier destination for foreign direct investment particularly drawing strategic interest from Turkey’s thriving business community.
The three-day summit, themed the Turkey-Abia (TURAB) Investment Summit/Exhibition 2025, is a collaborative effort between the Abia State Government and VEGA Growing Global Enterprises.
It will be held at the prestigious International Conference Centre, Umuahia, and is expected to attract high-level investors, trade partners, and key industry players from across Nigeria and around the world.
Unveiling the programme at a press briefing in Government House, Umuahia,the Special Adviser to the Governor on Investment Promotion and Public-Private Partnership (PPP), and Chairman of the TURAB Steering Committee,High Chief Green Amakwe described the summit as a gateway to unlocking Abia’s untapped economic potential.
“This is not just an event—it’s a foreign direct investment (FDI) exposition,” said Chief Amakwe. “We’re opening Abia’s doors wide to international and local investors to explore our vast opportunities in sectors like agriculture, textiles, leather and shoe manufacturing, solid minerals, energy, and infrastructure.”
The summit aims to not only attract export-oriented investments but also deepen economic ties between Abia State and Türkiye, leveraging existing diplomatic goodwill and Nigeria’s growing trust in Turkish industries and products.
Key objectives of the summit include:
- Promoting international trade and strategic investments.
- Creating joint venture opportunities with Turkish and Nigerian investors.
- Driving growth in agriculture, agro-allied industries, textiles, energy, and warehousing.
- Reinforcing Abia’s position as a trusted hub for sustainable industrialization.
Chief Amakwe reiterated the commitment of the Governor Alex Otti-led administration to building a business-friendly environment that will ensure long-term success for investors.
“Governor Otti is intentional about creating policies that foster ease of doing business, and this summit is a direct reflection of his vision for an industrially vibrant Abia,” he emphasized.
Also present at the briefing were members of the summit’s steering committee
signaling unified governmental support for what promises to be a landmark economic event.
As the countdown begins, excitement builds for a summit that could redefine Abia State’s economic destiny and deepen global investment partnerships—starting with Türkiye.
