The summit, themed “Unlocking Opportunities and Driving Sustainable Growth with the People’s First Agenda of Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu”, is being organised by the state’s Diaspora Commission under the leadership of Ignatius Oli, who chairs the Central Planning Committee. (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)
Mr Oli said the three-day event will gather global investors, policymakers, development partners, and diaspora professionals to explore “bankable projects” in sectors such as agriculture, tourism, ICT, manufacturing, renewable energy, infrastructure, and the green economy. (Premium Times Nigeria)
The event will also emphasise Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models, diaspora-led investments, mentoring schemes, and knowledge transfer amongst Cross Riverians abroad. (Vanguard News)
Notably, the summit is expected to serve as a platform for business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) networking, and will feature panel discussions on key thematic areas including tourism, infrastructure, ICT, and renewable energy. (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)
Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River is scheduled to deliver the keynote address and formally declare the summit open. (Premium Times Nigeria)
The summit ties into Nigeria’s broader development agenda including the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), with organisers pitching Cross River as a competitive investment destination in both Nigeria and the West African region. (Peoples Gazette Nigeria)
