Cross River Secures Global Investor Confidence at Landmark Diaspora Investment Summit
The Cross River State Investment Summit London 2025 has positioned the state as an emerging investment hotspot in West Africa, drawing the attention of global financiers, development partners and diaspora professionals to its vast economic potential.
The three-day event, which was held in London from Nov. 17 to November 19, showcased the state’s commitment to sustainable growth under Gov. Bassey Otu’s People’s First Agenda.
Cross River State offers a business-friendly environment, with streamlined processes and incentives to support investment. Our government is committed to transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Prince Otu Okor
The summit, organised by the Cross River Government, focused on promoting the state as a competitive investment hub while strengthening diaspora engagement and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors.
With a theme centred on unlocking opportunities across strategic industries, the forum highlighted agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, ICT, renewable energy, and the creative economy as ready markets for investors seeking high-value entry points.
The Chairman of Cross River State Diaspora Commission, Prince Otu Okor, welcomed all investors and participants to the Summit and highlighted that Cross River State offers a business-friendly environment, with streamlined processes and incentives to support investment. Our government is committed to transparency, accountability, and good governance, Otu posited.
Presentations from senior government officials, including Dr Inyang Asibong, Dr Michael Odere, Dr Bong Duke, Dr Nero Ughwujabo, Lily Grace, CEO-Diaspora Development Hub, and Hon. Ignatius Oli provided investors with insights into policy direction and bankable projects. Oli, who chaired the Central Planning Committee, underscored the importance of diaspora participation in economic growth and emphasized that the summit would serve as a catalyst for new partnerships capable of transforming development outcomes in the state.
The Cross River State Investment Summit in London showcased the government’s commitment to positioning the state as a competitive investment hub, strengthening diaspora engagement, and fostering strategic collaboration with global partners. The forum highlighted opportunities across agriculture, tourism, ICT, renewable energy, infrastructure, and the creative economy, while government officials presented clear policy directions and bankable projects to attract high-value investors.
Key stakeholders, including Prince Otu Okor, senior commissioners, international development experts, and diaspora leaders, emphasized the state’s transparent investment climate, streamlined processes, and renewed focus on economic transformation. Major highlights included the reopening of Tinapa for investment, investor-government networking events, and new bilateral conversations poised to unlock long-term development partnerships. With multiple investors expressing interest in revitalizing core state assets and inking new trade opportunities, the summit marked a significant milestone in advancing Cross River’s economic diplomacy.
