Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says Abia State is open for business and committed to creating conducive environment for businesses to thrive.
Governor Alex Otti stated this on Sunday, while commissioning a privately built JOVIT MALL in Aba, the commercial nerve centre of the State. He assured private investors and other entrepreneurs that his Government would support businesses in the State.
The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Kenneth Kalu called on investors in other States and Cities in Nigeria to bring their investments to Abia.
“This government (Dr. Alex Otti’s government) is committed to creating the environment that will make it easy and conducive for businesses to thrive.
“This is the time for all to invest in Abia State. It is no longer a time when you will express doubt about a Government in power.
“So, bring back those businesses from Abuja, from Lagos and from anywhere, Abia is open for business”, Gov. Otti stated.
According to Governor Otti, his Government has shown that it is very intentional and determined to change the narratives of Governance in Abia State.
“The government is very intentional about transforming the State, making Abia a very conducive place for investors, for households, for families, for students and all of us.
“If you look around, you can see infrastructure development across all parts of the State, you can feel the Government ‘s investment in security, determined to secure the lives and properties of those who live or do business in Abia”, Gov. Otti stated.
The State Chief Executive said that the Government has shown by its actions that it is determined to change the narratives of Governance in Abia State. He reassured that he would create roads and do other infrastructure that would help make business people comfortable. The idea is to make Abia very conducive for businesses to thrive.
The Governor, who commended the JOVIT Group for taken a step, that Government expects from all other investors within and outside Abia State, thanked JOVIT Groups for understanding and keying into the vision of creating a new Abia.
In his speech, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Investment, Chief Nwaka Inem said that Governor Otti’s administration in the last 19 months has taken bold steps to revitalize Aba as the epicentre of trade, commerce and industry.
He said that Aba is regaining its rightful place under Governor Otti and added that the unveiling of JOVITA MALL is a perfect example of the impact of the collective efforts so far made and urged all to sustain their support to the vision of the present administration .
Also speaking, a foremost traditional ruler, Eze Isaac Ikonne lauded the infrastructural development of Governor Otti in Aba and described it as unprecedented. He prayed for God to bless Governor Otti and enjoined all to support him.
Speaking on behalf of JOVITA Groups, Mrs. Jovita Oguta said that the mall would contribute to the economic development of Abia State through job creation.
She thanked the Governor for creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive in Abia State and encouraged investors to invest in Abia.
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19-01-2025.
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