Otti Unveils Seven Sectors for Abia's Industrial Growth

Abia State Governor Alex Otti announced seven priority sectors aimed at attracting investment and driving industrial growth during the Meet the Governor Series of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce in Lagos on Thursday. The sectors identified are 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.

Otti emphasized his administration's efforts over the past 39 months to remove barriers to productivity and enhance value creation, making Abia more appealing to investors. He noted that the state’s 2026 budget of N1.016 trillion allocates 80% to capital expenditure, the highest per-resident capital spending in Nigeria.

Otti highlighted that Abia's projected internally generated revenue of N223.4 billion would cover recurrent expenditure. He also mentioned the completion of 414 roads and the installation of over 10,000 solar-powered streetlights.

Investment opportunities were outlined in various sectors, including livestock ranching and garment manufacturing, alongside plans for an industrial park and a medical city.