Abia State Government of  Nigeria
Ministry of Trade & Commerce

 1. One-Stop Investment Center (OSIC).
2. Digital Business Registration.

3. 24–48hr Business Startup Timeline.

1. Tax holidays for new industries (T&C applied)

2. Custom duty waivers on equipment or raw materials.

·3. Reduced taxes for SMEs and tech startups.

4. Clear and predictable tax policies—no surprise levies or extortion.

1. Industrial clusters & free trade zones with stable power, water, road access.

2. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) to develop roads, logistics parks, and digital infrastructure.

3. Reliable power supply in commercial areas (e.g., dedicated power projects for industrial clusters).

1. Dedicated business district security units.

2. Collaboration with private security firms and local vigilante groups.

3. Smart surveillance systems in major markets and industrial zones.

1. Clear PPP laws and guidelines.

2. Transparent bidding and procurement processes.

3. Risk-sharing models that protect both investor and public interest.

1. Investor roadshows and summits (local & international).

2. Sector-specific investment briefs and opportunity maps.

3. Dedicated investor relations office to assist before, during, and after investment.

1. Transparent and quick land allocation process.

2. Digitized land registry to prevent disputes and ease land transfers.

3. Affordable land leases in industrial zones.

4. Government-backed land title insurance to protect investors.

1. Special commercial courts or tribunals to resolve business disputes quickly.

2. Investment protection laws to guarantee fair treatment and repatriation of profits.

3. Streamlined regulations—harmonized policies across MDAs (ministries, departments, agencies).

1. Technical and vocational training programs aligned with investor needs.

2. Partnerships with investors to co-design training curricula.

3. Incentives for companies that invest in workforce training.

1. Consistent policies, even across administrations.

2. Zero tolerance for corruption.

3. Regular investor feedback forums with the Governor and key officials.