Alex Otti, Executive Governor of Abia State, has expressed his “excitement” about the proposal by Utopia to develop a Drug Manufacturing Plant in the State.
The proposal reached the Governor after he received a delegation from Utopia, a Pharmaceutical Company from Egypt, on Wednesday 22 July, 2026.
Otti said, the proposal goes beyond selling products, but, about “job creation” and strengthening the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Southeastern State.
Governor Otti announced: “Today, we received a delegation from Utopia, an Egyptian pharmaceutical company, led by Dr. Kamel Mohamed and facilitated by Eze Apostle Gift Chibuzor Chinyere.”
He said: “I am excited about their proposal to establish a drug manufacturing plant in Abia State. Beyond selling products, this is about production, job creation, technology transfer, and boosting our State’s GDP.”
The Governor made known, the investment will get the support of his government by providing land and location around the Ukwa or Osisioma axis where the Geometric Power supplies “steady” electricity.
He said, the investment can transform Abia State into an “advanced” Pharmaceutical Technology in Nigeria, as well as, West Africa.
Governor Otti said: “As a government, we are committed to supporting this investment. Land will be provided, and we encourage consideration of the Ukwa or Osisioma axis, where steady power supply from Geometric Power is available.
“This partnership has the potential to make Abia a hub for advanced pharmaceutical technology in Nigeria and West Africa. Our administration will give every necessary support to ensure its success.”
