The Imo State Government and African Development Bank (AfDB), on Tuesday, deepened partnership and collaborations aimed at upscaling investments and lifting the economic fortunes of the former.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, and the Country Director of the AfDB, Dr. Abdul Kamara, in a closed-door meeting in Owerri, consolidated the arrangements.

In a statement, the governor’s Special Adviser (Public Enlightenment), Prince Eze Ugochukwu, described the meeting as “engaging and fruitful,” towards a commitment to sustainable development.

The statement read: “The meeting, which was described by the governor as engaging and fruitful, was aimed at strengthening the partnership between the state government and the AfDB.
“During the meeting, both parties explored ways to deepen collaboration and discussed strategies that align with their shared vision for sustainable development. Governor Uzodimma expressed confidence that the engagement would yield tangible benefits for the people of Imo State.”

Ugochukwu said the expected actualisation of the symbiotic talks would unlock the opportunities available to the state, noting, “This latest meeting underscores the state government’s efforts to attract investments and partnerships that can drive economic growth and development. With the AfDB’s support, Imo State is poised to unlock new opportunities for sustainable development and improve the lives of its citizens.”

The statement said the governor highlighted: “I received Dr. Abdul Kamara, the Country Director of African Development Bank, and his team, who paid me a courtesy visit.
“It was an engaging and productive meeting that provided an opportunity to strengthen our partnership.
“We explored pathways for deepening collaboration and strategies that align with our shared vision for sustainable development, and I am confident that the outcomes of this engagement will translate into tangible benefits for our people.”