The annual Imo Economic Summit, an investment cum economic summit held in Imo State, is slated to begin on December 4th, attracting investors, business leaders, policy analysts, and the general public.
The prestigious event, themed “Unlocking Imo’s Economic Potential: Partnership, Investment, and Innovation, ” will be held at the new Concorde Boulevard in Owerri Metropolis, with global economic figures expected to be in attendance.
Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is the chief host of the summit, with Imo State’s Governor Hope Uzodimma serving as the host, welcoming all concerned stakeholders to the heartland of the eastern region.
Key speakers at the event include Ban Ki-moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations; Professor Benedict Oramah, past president of the Afrexim Bank; Dr Adaora Umeoji, GMD, Zenith Bank; and Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, GMD, Fidelity Bank.
Key partners supporting the summit include Access Bank, Bank of Industry, Afreximbank, Government of Imo State, and others.
Aside from general investment and business discussions, the oil & gas sector is expected to take centre stage at the upcoming summit. Oil Marketers were invited to lead the conversation and explore the new Orashi Special Energy Free Trade Zone – complete with a river port, tax incentives & seamless permits.
The Imo Economic Summit will bring together CEOs, industry leaders, government officials, and investors to explore transformative opportunities across key sectors, including energy, agriculture, real estate, and technology.
Imo State is positioning itself for an economic revolution, leveraging thriving sectors like the Oil and gas and the hospitality sector. The Summit adds to the growing list of MICE events in the eastern region as it opens up to the rest of the country and the world at large.
