The member representing Bende North constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Nnamdi Ibekwe, lauded Bende North for fast becoming a haven for investors in the state.
Speaking to Newsmen in Umuahia on the occasion of meeting rice farmers the lawmaker urged investors to take advantage of the opportunity to invest in the state and reap the benefits of a fast growing business region.
He said, “The constituency is rapidly emerging as a magnet for investors and a beacon of hope for development across multiple sectors of the economy.
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The lawmaker maintained that investors and captains of industry are coming together to invest in the region making it a bubble in the state. He encouraged members of the region to invest in agriculture and agro allied products extending the reach of the development in the region across various sectors.
Who is Nnamdi Ibekwe ?
Nnamdi Ibekwe won the Bende North State Constituency seat in the Abia State House of Assembly during the 2023 Nigerian general elections, held on March 18, 2023. This was part of the state elections following the presidential and federal elections on February 25, 2023.
Representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the time, Ibekwe secured the seat in a competitive race. He later defected to the Labour Party (LP) in 2025, as noted during an event in Uzuakoli, Bende Local Government Area, alongside other political figures.
His victory came amid a highly contested election cycle, with 16 parties, including PDP, LP, APC, and APGA, participating in the 2025 Anambra governorship race, reflecting similar political dynamics in Abia. Ibekwe’s win was significant in Bende North, a constituency he has since championed through initiatives addressing erosion, agriculture, and renewable energy.
