The Abia State Government has expressed readiness to partner with StanbicIBTC on infrastructure financing, targeting the proposed Abia Medical City, Obuaku Seaport and SME development.
Governor Alex Otti disclosed this on Thursday while receiving StanbicIBTC Group Chief Executive, Chuma Nwokocha, and senior executives in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of the state.
Mr Otti said infrastructure financing remained a priority, noting that planning for the proposed Abia Medical City had reached an advanced stage.
He said land had already been acquired, adding that the government was prepared to commence implementation with suitable development partners.
“The area of infrastructure financing is where we have a lot of projects that we have proposed to execute,” Mr Otti said.
