An Igbo leader and international businessman, Emeka Obielom, has announced plans to partner with other entrepreneurs around the world to establish the first Diaspora City in Anambra state.
The Diaspora City, according to him, will serve as a business hub for the training of young business persons in the state and the Southeast by extension, adding the groundbreaking ceremony for the project will be done soon.
Obielom, who is Chief Executive Officer of GEONEFT LLC Moscow, Russia added that initiative will complement the industrialization and human development policies of Governor Charles Soludo.
While advocating for peace among the Igbos across the world, he urged the Igbos to assist one another for the overall interest of the people.
He said: “My team is working with different government in the Southeast and beyond to create business projects that will empower the people.
“The time has come for the Diasporans to come back and invest to create more jobs and employment. I’m reaching out to our people across Europe, Africa and every part of the world to support our our country.
“My desire is how we can kickstart the Diaspora City in Nigeria where investors and business people around the world can have a one-stop business environment for both importers and exporters.Things must change and I am ready to drive the necessary change for my people.
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“Today we are proud of what our governors are doing in Igbo land and I must say that I am a proud citizen of Anambra state.
“We are making efforts to present our blueprints to all the governors of the Eastern region. An international conference on business development is coming soon to Awka”.
Obielom said that God has blessed the igbos as the people are enterprising, hardworking and committed in life, business and service.
He equally commended the governors for uniting the people and thanked President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu and other igbos into different offices in his government.