Zenith Bank Nig. Plc. Endorses Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti’s Economic Vision, Declares Abia “Safe, Credible and Investment-Ready” for High-Value Investments

Abia State has scored a major coup in its drive to attract strategic investments, as Nigeria’s financial heavyweight, Zenith Bank Plc, has officially thrown its weight behind the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti. The bank affirmed its readiness to support long-term, high-value investments into the state, signaling a new era of investor confidence.

Speaking at a pre-event luncheon in Abuja ahead of the Abia–Turkiye Investment Summit and Product Exhibition, Carl Akwarandu, General Manager and Zonal Head of Zenith Bank, expressed the institution’s excitement over Abia’s economic trajectory. He revealed that the bank is “fully excited” about Abia’s new economic direction and is prepared to deploy both capital and advisory expertise to investors willing to explore opportunities in the state.

Akwarandu noted that Zenith Bank, widely regarded as Nigeria’s most profitable financial powerhouse, only backs environments with proven safety, accountability, and strong returns.

According to him, Abia has now demonstrated these qualities under Governor Otti.

“Zenith Bank is very willing and fully involved. I’m excited about the possibilities,” he declared, highlighting the state’s growing investment appeal.

He attributed Abia’s rising investor confidence to Governor Otti’s credibility and the competence of his economic and investment team, led by Chief Greene Amakwe.

“Credibility is the currency investors trust, and Abia currently has it, making the state a safe landing ground for both local and international capital,” Akwarandu added.

Further reinforcing its commitment, Zenith Bank pledged to leverage its extensive local and global relationship network to facilitate investor participation ahead of the much-anticipated summit, positioning Abia State as a focal point for strategic economic growth.

The endorsement by Zenith Bank underscores a broader recognition of Abia under Otti as a stable, accountable, and investment-ready state, ready to attract both domestic and international capital. With key financial institutions signaling confidence, the upcoming Abia–Turkiye Investment Summit is poised to open new pathways for transformative development in the state.