Otti identifies seven sectors to drive Abia industrial growth

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has identified seven priority sectors to drive industrial growth and attract investment to the state. These sectors include agribusiness and agro-processing, trade and markets, creative and digital economy, manufacturing and industrialisation, small and medium enterprise growth, inclusive finance, and diaspora investment and innovation.

During a recent Meet the Governor Series event, Otti highlighted his administration's focus on removing barriers to productivity and encouraging value creation to make Abia more attractive to investors. The state's 2026 budget of N1.016tn has allocated 80 per cent to capital expenditure, while its projected internally generated revenue of N223.4bn is expected to cover recurrent expenditure.

Otti also mentioned that Abia is ranked fourth in the BudgIT States Fiscal Transparency League and has invested in infrastructure such as roads, solar-powered streetlights, and bus networks.

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