By Esosa Aihie
- $1 Billion Portfolio targeted on 5 areas of the economy
- $40 Billion economy
- 22 million population
- Projected to grow to $200 Billion by 2035
This ambitious goal is achievable if the region follows the Norwegian model, which began with a modest $2 Billion Fund and has since ballooned to a staggering $1.7 Trillion.
Interestingly, the collective economy of the Igbo people, both within and outside Nigeria, is estimated to be over $100 Billion. Investing just 5 percent of this amount could generate a whopping $500 Billion by 2035.
