The Abia Think-Tank Association (ATTA) will host its highly anticipated Symposium 2026 on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Bola Memorial Hall, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos (near Sheraton Hotel).
In a press statement released and signed by president Abia Think-Tank Association (ATTA) Sam Ohuabunwa states that event will commence promptly at 11:00 a.m.
With the theme “Renewed Nigeria’s Economic Resurgence: Is Abia Prepared?”, the symposium will examine Abia State’s preparedness to leverage Nigeria’s evolving economic reforms, emerging investment opportunities, and the broader national growth trajectory.
The forum will bring together leading policymakers, economists, business executives, academics, and development practitioners to deliberate on strategies for positioning Abia State as a competitive economic hub. Key discussions will focus on policy direction, infrastructure development, private sector partnerships, investment climate reforms, and sustainable sub-national economic growth.
The Chief Guest of Honour is His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, Executive Governor of Abia State, whose administration has been widely noted for economic and governance reforms aimed at driving growth, reducing poverty, expanding employment opportunities, and accelerating infrastructure development. These initiatives are reflected in the recently signed ₦1.016 trillion 2026 “Budget of Acceleration and New Possibilities.”
The Keynote Address will be delivered by Dr. Uche Orji, former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority.
The symposium will be chaired by Chief Chuku Wachukwu, former Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment.
A distinguished panel of speakers will provide insights on the theme, including:
• Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe – Harvard Scholar, United States
• Mr. Johnson Chukwu – Managing Director/CEO, Cowry Assets Management Ltd.
• Dr. Uche Ogah – CEO, Masters Energy Group
• Mr. Sam Onukwue – Managing Director, Mega Equities Ltd.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Mr. Sonny Iroche, Director-General of the Abia League of Professionals.
Special Guests of Honour include Elder Dr. Uma Eleazu, Elder Prof. Anya O. Anya, and Gen. Ikenwachukwu (Rtd.), alongside members of the National Assembly from Abia State and other distinguished personalities.
According to the President of ATTA, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, OFR, the symposium is designed to provide a high-level platform for dialogue on how Abia State can effectively align with Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape and harness new opportunities for investment, industrial growth, and job creation.
“This gathering of thought leaders and industry stakeholders will stimulate forward-looking conversations on positioning Abia as a major driver of Nigeria’s economic renaissance,” he said.
Media organizations, stakeholders, and members of the public are invited to attend and cover this important economic dialogue.
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