The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Governorship flagbeater for the 2027 general elections, High Chief Dr. Ifeanyi Odii, has stated that his reign would transform Ebonyi into an economically viable State, if elected.
Odii stated this on Thursday during the Arise Morning Show where he outlined his economic development agenda and plans to position Ebonyi as an attractive destination for local and international investors.
The investment expert said he intended to leverage his extensive business network, which he claimed included more than 2,000 contacts, to mobilise investors across various sectors of the state’s economy.
“I have a very large network of people, friends. Some of them are businessmen, they’re entrepreneurs,” he said, explaining that his relationships with business owners could help attract capital to Ebonyi.
He vowed that his reign will herald investor-friendly policies, improve the business environment and establish conditions that would encourage private companies to invest and create employment opportunities for residents.
“I’ll come up with policies. I’ll create an enabling environment that will make these people to come in and put their money because they want to make profit,” he said.
The PDP candidate identified solid minerals, real estate, manufacturing, hospitality and industrial processing as key sectors with investment potential, arguing that Ebonyi had economic opportunities that could be better harnessed through private-sector participation.
According to him, investors who had established successful businesses in Lagos and other commercial centres could be encouraged to expand their operations into Ebonyi, provided the state offered favourable conditions for business growth.
The PDP standard bearer cited his more than two decades of business experience, identifying himself as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orient Global Group, which he said operates in manufacturing, processing and the trading of industrial and oil-and-gas chemicals.
He also mentioned Optimus Holdings, which he said has interests in construction, real estate and related businesses.