"Look Closely At Abia StateÔÇØ - Bourdex Sends Strong Signal To Global Investors At Abia Business Roundtable | WATCH VIDEO

UMUAHIA - A prominent entrepreneur and business leader, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex (MFR, OON), has urged investors across Nigeria and around the world to "look closely at Abia StateÔÇØ, declaring that the state is increasingly positioning itself as a promising destination for investment and economic growth.

Bourdex made the remark while speaking on behalf of the Aba business community during the Abia Business Roundtable held on Wednesday, March 5, 2026, at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Umuahia.

The high-level forum brought together government officials, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers in what observers described as a strategic dialogue aimed at strengthening collaboration between government and the private sector for sustainable economic development.

In his remarks, Bourdex commended Governor Alex Otti for convening what he described as a critical conversation between government and enterprise, stressing that the prosperity of any society depends largely on the partnership between the two.

According to him, when government creates the right environment and businesses unlock opportunities, industries expand and citizens prosper.

"The prosperity of any society rests on a simple but powerful partnership - government creating an enabling environment and business unlocking opportunities. When these two forces move in harmony, economies rise, industries flourish and citizens prosper,ÔÇØ Bourdex said.

He noted that the Abia Business Roundtable represents a deliberate effort by the state government to establish a platform where policymakers, investors and entrepreneurs can collectively shape the economic direction of the state.

The business leader emphasized that investors typically watch for clear signals from governments before committing capital, noting that such signals include transparency, discipline, stability and a clear policy direction.

According to him, recent developments in Abia indicate that the state is gradually sending positive signals to the investment community.

"Investors respond to signals. Signals of discipline, transparency and consistency in leadership. The signals coming from Abia today are positive,ÔÇØ he said.

Bourdex cited improving infrastructure, better governance culture and clear pro-business messaging as indicators that the state is becoming increasingly attractive to investors.

"When investors see stability and consistency in leadership, confidence naturally follows,ÔÇØ he added.

While praising the efforts of government, Bourdex stressed that economic development cannot be achieved by government alone.

He urged members of the private sector to actively take advantage of emerging opportunities in the state.

"The private sector brings innovation, efficiency and capital. Government creates the enabling environment, and entrepreneurs must seize the opportunity that the environment provides,ÔÇØ he said.

In a direct message to investors monitoring economic developments in Nigeria, the business leader urged them to pay close attention to Abia's evolving economic environment.

"Therefore, my message to investors watching developments is simple - look closely at Abia State,ÔÇØ Bourdex declared.

Economic observers say the Abia Business Roundtable signals a broader effort by the state government to attract domestic and foreign investments while strengthening the relationship between policymakers and the business community.

Stakeholders who attended the event expressed optimism that the dialogue would help accelerate economic reforms, boost industrial productivity and create more employment opportunities across the state.