Vice President Kashim Shettima touched down in Owerri, the bustling capital of Imo State, on Thursday to spearhead the highly anticipated Imo Economic Summit, a pivotal gathering aimed at charting a bold course for the state's economic revival.
The summit, themed "Igniting Prosperity: Innovation, Investment, and Inclusive Growth," draws together a diverse coalition of policymakers, business tycoons, international investors, and local entrepreneurs under one roof at the Imo International Conference Centre.
Shettima's presence shows the federal government's unwavering commitment to fostering sustainable development in Nigeria's southeastern heartland, a region long plagued by infrastructural deficits and untapped potential.
Flanked by a delegation of top federal officials, the Vice President was received at the Sam Mbakwe Airport by Governor Hope Uzodimma, who hailed the visit as a "game-changer" for Imo's trajectory toward self-sufficiency.
"This is more than an event; it's a clarion call for collaborative action to unlock our state's vast resources in agriculture, technology, and manufacturing," Uzodimma declared during a brief welcome ceremony.
Over the next two days, delegates will dissect critical challenges and opportunities, with panel discussions zeroing in on digital transformation, youth empowerment, and green energy initiatives.
Key highlights include a keynote address by Shettima on federal-state synergies for economic diversification, alongside breakout sessions featuring global experts from the World Bank and African Development Bank.
The summit arrives at a crucial juncture for Imo State, which boasts rich oil palm plantations, fertile farmlands, and a burgeoning tech ecosystem but grapples with youth unemployment rates hovering above 40%.
Organizers anticipate landmark investment pledges, building on last year's summit that secured over ₦50 billion in commitments for agro-processing hubs.
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