Otti’s Aide Praises Government Reform Agenda and Commitment to PPPs

Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s investment adviser says public-private partnerships can help reshape the state’s economy by bringing in private capital, improving infrastructure and creating jobs for young Abians.

Chief Jerome Nbaonu Green-Amakwe, the governor’s special adviser on investment promotion and PPPs, praised the administration’s reform agenda in a goodwill message marking Abia’s 35th anniversary. He said efforts to improve the business environment were creating stronger conditions for private-sector participation and sustainable growth.

Green-Amakwe described Abia’s 35-year history as one of resilience, enterprise and determination. In his view, the state is entering a new period of economic transformation and renewed investor confidence under Otti. He said the state’s distinct identity, created at its formation, was being strengthened through governance, innovation, investment and sustainable development.

He identified the AFRICANDO 2026 U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment Conference and Expo as a major opportunity to present Abia to international business audiences. The event is scheduled for Umuahia from November 17 to 19 and is expected to focus on opportunities in manufacturing, agriculture and agro-processing, technology, trade and other emerging sectors. Green-Amakwe said it would bring together businesses, investors, policymakers and development partners from Africa, the United States and other markets.

He also reaffirmed the Office of Investment Promotion and PPP’s support for strengthening the investment climate and attracting credible investors. Green-Amakwe backed Otti’s bid for a second term in 2027, saying continuity would help consolidate the administration’s reforms and maintain its development direction. He urged stakeholders to work toward a prosperous, investor-friendly and globally competitive Abia.