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Event Information
London, United Kingdom
Conference
16th November 2025
19th November 2025
TBD

Cross River State Investment Summit 2025

The Cross River State Investment Summit brings together investors, industry leaders, policymakers, development partners, and the diaspora community to explore opportunities in agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, renewable energy, ICT, and infrastructure.

Unlocking Opportunities and Driving Sustainable Growth, with the People’s First.
Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu

Summit Objectives

The Cross River State Investment Summit 2025 is designed to attract strategic capital, showcase bankable opportunities, and promote public-private partnerships that drive sustainable development. It will provide a dynamic platform for networking between businesses, governments, and the diaspora, while mobilising resources and expertise to stimulate economic growth. By aligning investments with the People’s First Agenda, the summit seeks to unlock the state’s full potential and position Cross River as a leading investment destination in West Africa.

Attract Capital: Mobilize domestic and foreign direct investment into high-growth sectors.
Showcase Opportunities: Highlight bankable projects and public-private partnership models.
Facilitate Networking: Create a platform for B2B and B2G engagements.
Promote Diaspora Investment: Tap into diaspora skills, resources, and networks.
Stimulate Economic Growth: Align outcomes with the People’s First Agenda.

Sector Opportunities

Discover the competitive strengths, flagship products, and high-growth opportunities across Cross River State’s priority sectors. From agriculture to ICT, renewable energy to diaspora engagement, each sector offers unique entry points for investors, partners, and innovators to drive sustainable growth.

Agriculture & Agro-Processing
Unlock value from fertile soils and diverse climates with modern farming, agro-processing, and export-ready value chains.
Tourism & Hospitality
Leverage the “People’s Paradise” brand with eco-tourism, cultural festivals, and world-class hospitality projects.
Manufacturing & Industrialisation
Tap into Calabar’s Free Trade Zone, seaport access, and industrial clusters to drive light manufacturing and exports.
Renewable Energy & Power
Harness abundant solar, hydro, and biomass resources for sustainable electrification and green industrial growth.
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Invest in digital hubs, fintech, and e-commerce solutions powered by Cross River’s young, tech-savvy population.
Infrastructure & Real Estate
Partner in housing, transport, industrial parks, and smart city projects that connect Cross River to global markets.
Forestry & Green Economy
Promote sustainable forestry, eco-products, and carbon credits while protecting one of Africa’s richest rainforests.
Mining & Solid Minerals
Develop untapped reserves responsibly with value-addition in limestone, barite, granite, and other critical minerals.
Diaspora Engagement
Mobilise diaspora skills, funds, and networks through bonds, investment funds, and joint ventures for impact.
Asset 1

Hon. Ignatius Oli

Office:
Cross River State Diaspora Commission
Position:
Chairperson, Central Planning Committee
Email:
ignatius.oli@cridcom.crossriverstate.gov.ng
Phone:
+4915216148256
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Connecting African diaspora expertise with grassroots communities to drive agriculture, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.

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