In a major boost to its industrial and agricultural transformation drive, the Abia State Government has announced that more than 40 Turkish companies have expressed firm interest in investing across key sectors of the state’s economy.
The development comes ahead of the Abia–Turkiye Investment Summit and Product Exhibition (TURAB 2025), scheduled to hold from November 25 to 27, 2025, at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia.
Governor Alex Chioma Otti, who confirmed the development, said the forthcoming summit represents a strategic move to position Abia as a leading investment destination in Nigeria’s Southeast region. He noted that the event will serve as a platform for matchmaking local entrepreneurs with international investors, facilitating technology transfer, and promoting industrial growth.
“Abia is open for business. Our goal is to create an enabling environment where foreign investors can thrive while empowering our local industries and workforce,” Governor Otti said.
The participating Turkish firms are drawn from diverse sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, textiles, furniture production, renewable energy, and construction. The partnership is expected to stimulate job creation, enhance productivity, and strengthen the state’s economic base through sustainable investments.
The Abia Government has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VEGA Growing Global Enterprise, a Turkey-based business facilitation firm, to coordinate logistics and ensure a seamless organization of the summit.
Commissioner for Trade, Commerce, and Industry, Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu, stated that the summit will highlight Abia’s investment-ready opportunities, including agro-processing, garment production, light manufacturing, and real estate. He emphasized that the administration’s ongoing infrastructural renewal particularly in road construction, industrial parks, and power supply has boosted investor confidence.
Economic analysts have described the partnership as a potential game changer for Abia State, which has been seeking to diversify its revenue base and reduce dependence on federal allocations. The initiative also aligns with Nigeria’s broader agenda to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and promote local value addition.
As preparations intensify for TURAB 2025, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how these investment pledges translate into tangible projects capable of transforming Abia’s industrial and agricultural landscape. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.
