Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has appointed the Director General, World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; former Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi and Ms Arunma Oteh to serve in the Abia Global Economic Advisory Council (AGEAC).
The Council will be co-chaired by Oteh, Sanusi and Mr. Bolaji Balogun, while Okonjo-Iweala and Dr. Benedict Oramah, would serve as Honourary Advisors.
Others appointed to serve in the Council as members include, Victor Onyenkpa, Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru, Chidi Ajaegbu, Uche Orji and Mrs. Ndidi Nwuneli.
Others are Chika Nwobi, Dr. Olugbenga Adesida, Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe, Clement Owunna, Dr. Uzodinma Iweala, Mrs. Ezinwa Okoroafor, George Agu, Uzo Nwankwo and Chinedu Azodoh.
Additionally, five representatives from the State Executive Council will serve on the Advisory Council, they include Governor Otti; himself, Ikechukwu Uwanna, Kingsley Anosike, Michael Akpara, and Dr. Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu.
Inaugurating the Council, Otti, said he sees the establishment of AGEAC as a pivotal element in his administration’s strategic blueprint for the comprehensive economic advancement of the state.
The Governor said he purposely nominated 18 highly distinguished Nigerians with global recognition to participate in the Council, in order to transform Abia into a self-sustaining economic hub.
“Our initiatives are reshaping and reconstructing Abia State as a beacon of economic strength in Nigeria. Thus, it is imperative to base its economic development strategy on a deep understanding of the local economic landscape and the evolving forces shaping the global economy.
“The newly appointed members will bring extensive experience and expertise across various sectors, enriching the diversity and dynamism of the Abia State Global Economic Advisory Council.
“Their combined knowledge will be instrumental in shaping policies that foster innovation, attract investments, forge strong partnerships, and ensure the overall economic resilience of our great state,” the Governor declared.
The Abia State Global Economic Advisory Council stands as a crucial advisory body, providing strategic insights and recommendations to steer the state’s economic and investment policies.
“The advisers will collaborate closely with relevant State Commissioners to address the distinctive challenges and opportunities ahead, ensuring that Abia State maintains a leading position in innovation and economic development within the region and globally”, Otti said.
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