Frontline investment banker and Chief Executive Officer of Afrinvest West Africa Limited, Prince Ike Chioke has applauded the Governor of Anambra State on the successful completion and test-running of Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri, which took place on April 30 this year.
The Afrinvest boss who wears several hats including that of the Chairman of the Governing Council of Anambra Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) observed that with the successful test-running of the airport, Governor Obiano has opened a new corridor for investment and economic prosperity of the entire South East region of Nigeria.
Speaking shortly after he had successfully landed with the first Private Jet to land at the airport, Prince Chioke commended Obiano’s foresight, astute management of men and resources and his resounding economic vision that has mapped a pathway of prosperity for Ndi Anambra.
According to him, with an International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Anambra has fully stepped into its role as the gateway to the Eastern economy.
“Every kind of investment will come in; hotels, aviation handling equipment and others. Chief Allen Onyema, the CEO of Air Peace is likely to build a hangar for his aircraft here. There are many other investors that will now come to Anambra,” Prince Chioke explained.
Governor Obiano and the politics of the airport
On the impact of the airport on domestic and international trade in the state, Chioke further observed that “Anambra State is known as the home of most of Nigeria’s international businessmen and women. The airport will enhance trade with China and other economic powers. The runway is big enough to take cargo planes. There’s a lot of catalyzing opportunities coming from this airport.”
He also expressed hopes that the airport would open up spaces for other businesses to thrive. Said he! “Schools and universities will pop up here because more people will be moving to this area because of the investment opportunities. It will ripple across Anambra State and the entire region.”
Over the years, Prince Chioke, the Afrinvest boss, has built a reputation as an investment and financial wizard whose expertise has breathed life into most of Nigeria’s financial institutions.
However, in recent times, he has shown a keen interest in nurturing the critical interface between the private and public sectors to catalyze growth in Nigeria’s economic fundamentals.
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