Otti’s Aide Lauds Gov’s Reforms Agenda, Commitment to PPP Model
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The Special Adviser to the Abia State Governor on Investment Promotion and Public Private Partnership (PPP), Chief Jerome Nbaonu Green-Amakwe, has praised Governor Alex Otti administration’s
Chief Jerome Nbaonu Green-Amakwe, the Special Adviser to the Abia State Governor on Investment Promotion and Public Private Partnership (PPP), has expressed admiration for Governor Alex Otti's dedication to reforms and public-private partnerships (PPPs). He believes PPPs serve as a strategic approach to attract private capital, develop infrastructure, enhance public services and generate employment opportunities for young Abians.
Green-Amakwe commended the administration's emphasis on economic development, investment promotion, and infrastructure renewal, stating these initiatives are fostering a favorable environment for private sector participation and sustainable economic growth. In his goodwill message for the state's 35th anniversary, Green-Amakwe acknowledged Otti's leadership and the state government's commitment, describing Abia's journey as marked by resilience, enterprise, and determination.
He further highlighted that the state is poised to embark on a new phase of economic transformation and increased investor confidence under Otti's governance. Green-Amakwe specifically pointed out the upcoming AFRICANDO 2026 U.S.–Africa Trade and Investment Conference and Expo, set to take place in Abia's capital, Umuahia, between November 17 and 19.
He sees this event as a significant opportunity to highlight Abia's economic potential to the global business community, drawing businesses, investors, policymakers, and development partners from Africa, the United States, and beyond. He applauded the administration's continued commitment to PPPs, emphasizing its role in mobilizing private capital, delivering infrastructure, improving public services, and creating employment opportunities for young Abians.
Green-Amakwe reiterated the Office of Investment Promotion and PPP's commitment to supporting Governor Otti's bid for a second term in 2027, underscoring the importance of continuity in advancing the state's ongoing reforms and sustaining its development trajectory. As Abia commemorates 35 years of existence, Green-Amakwe appealed to stakeholders to recommit themselves to building a thriving, investor-friendly, and globally competitive state, promising the Office of Investment Promotion and PPP's continued assistance in opening doors for investors and promoting economic growth.
He wished the governor, the administration, and the people of Abia State continued peace, progress, and prosperity.
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