Agu in a handshake with Governor Otti after the inauguration of the Abia’s Economic Advisory Council
George Agu, the Founder and Chief Executive of Active Edge Technologies has expressed his eagerness to contribute to the development of Abia State and the southeast region.
Agu shared his readiness in response to his appointment as one of the 16 members of the Abia Global Economic Advisory Council, established by Governor Alex Otti.
His role in the advisory council is aimed at facilitating the attraction of investments to the state and fostering connections with the outside world.
Agu’s appointment acknowledges his outstanding leadership and substantial contributions to the technology sector in Africa, characterized by a considerable amount of goodwill and a wide network.
This appointment thus aligns seamlessly with the vision of the Abia State government and its commitment to driving economic growth and development in the state by partnering with notable business leaders in the country and globally across critical sectors.
The council’s primary objective includes formulating strategic economic policies, attracting foreign direct investments, and creating the enabling environment for businesses to thrive in Abia State with a commitment to excellence and innovation.
According to the state government, the goal will be to open up Abia state for more economic opportunities and elevate the state to new heights of prosperity.
The council enjoys a stellar lineup of accomplished individuals. Led by the Governor, other notable figures are Mrs Okonjo Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Centre and Prof Ben Oramah, President of Afrexim Bank including Mrs. Arunma Oteh, Co-Chair; His Highness Khaleefa Muhammad Sanusi II, Co-Chair; Mr. Bolaji Balogun, Co-Chair; Mr. Victor Onyenkpa, Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru, Mr. Chidi Ajaegbu; Mr. Uche Orji; Mrs. Ndidi Nwuneli, Mr. Chika Nwobi; Dr. Olugbenga Adesida; Prof. Ndubuisi Ekekwe; Mazi Clement Owunna, Dr. Uzodinma Iweala; Mrs. Ezinwa Okoroafor; Mazi Uzo Nwankwo; Mr. Chinedu Azodoh; Harvard Business School Prof Peter Tufano; Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, Honourary Advisor; and Dr. Benedict Oramah, – Honourary Advisor.
On this appointment, Agu said: “I am honoured to be appointed to the Abia Global Economic Advisory Council. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the economic transformation of Abia State and by extension the eastern region, and to collaborate with other distinguished leaders to drive compelling and sustainable development.”
He stated that the pace-setting initiative by the Governor, Alex Otti, is highly welcomed and is part of the significant moves towards realizing Abia State’s economic potential “as the council’s mandate is to spearhead initiatives aimed at identifying, capitalizing on, and showcasing the state’s areas of comparative advantage”.
A trailblazer in the field of Technopreneurship and strategy as founder and CEO of ActivEdge Technologies, a pan-African information technology company with operations in many African countries known for its commitment to innovation and cutting-edge solutions, Agu brings a wealth of over two decades of experience to the Abia Global Economic Advisory Council. As a successful entrepreneur, he has played significant roles in shaping the technology sector in Nigeria and across Africa offering bespoke services to companies in banking, oil & gas, manufacturing, public and other sectors.
As a frequent guest speaker at international conferences and seminars, his leadership at ActivEdge Technologies has been marked by many excellent accomplishments backed by the company’s reputation for delivering state-of-the-art solutions.
