18/11/2025
ABIA IS NOW Under Chief Alex Chioma Otti, OFR.
Zenith Bank Backs Governor Alex Otti, Says Abia Is Now “Safe, Credible and Investment-Ready”
Abia State just recorded a big win. Zenith Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s biggest and most profitable banks, has openly endorsed Governor Alex Otti’s economic direction and confirmed its readiness to support high-value investments in the state.
Speaking at a pre-summit luncheon in Abuja ahead of the Abia–Turkiye Investment Summit, Carl Akwarandu, the bank’s General Manager and Zonal Head, said Zenith Bank is “fully excited” about Abia’s new economic path. He explained that the bank is prepared to provide both funding and advisory support to investors interested in doing business in the state.
He made it clear that Zenith Bank only invests in places that are safe, accountable, and capable of giving strong returns — and Abia, under Otti, now meets those standards.
According to him, Governor Otti’s credibility and the competence of his economic team, led by Chief Greene Amakwe, have restored investor confidence.
“Credibility is the currency investors trust, and Abia has it,” Akwarandu said.
Zenith Bank also promised to use its strong local and international network to attract more investors ahead of the summit.
This endorsement is another signal that Abia is now seen as stable, transparent, and ready for major investments. With top financial institutions expressing confidence, the upcoming Abia–Turkiye Investment Summit is expected to open new doors for massive economic growth in the state. SURVCHIEF