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The Nigeria Policy Group has identified investment, enterprise development and private sector collaboration as the cornerstone of the governorship vision being advanced by Charles Obinna Chiemenem ahead of the 2027 Imo State governorship election.

In a statement signed by Isaac Eze, the group said Chiemenem’s professional background in administration and real estate provides him with the experience to champion policies capable of unlocking Imo State’s economic potential and attracting sustainable investments.

According to the organisation, the governorship hopeful is positioning himself as a development-oriented leader committed to creating an enabling environment where businesses can thrive, investors can operate with confidence and young people can access meaningful economic opportunities.

The statement emphasised that Chiemenem’s vision extends beyond political ambition, focusing instead on building a competitive state economy through strategic partnerships between government and the private sector.

It noted that Owerri, the Imo State capital, possesses significant untapped potential to become a major destination for investment in real estate, hospitality, tourism and commercial activities if the right economic policies are implemented.

“The future of Imo State lies in creating an economy that attracts investment, supports entrepreneurship and generates employment for its people,” the statement said, adding that Chiemenem believes investment is the catalyst for broad-based economic growth.

The group argued that increased investment would stimulate business expansion, create jobs, improve infrastructure and strengthen the state’s internally generated revenue, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life for residents.

While acknowledging that the 2027 governorship contest is expected to feature experienced political actors with established party structures, the Nigeria Policy Group maintained that Chiemenem’s development-focused agenda presents an alternative model of leadership anchored on innovation, economic planning and service delivery.

According to the statement, his experience in the private sector has equipped him with practical knowledge of the policies required to improve the ease of doing business and position Imo as a preferred destination for local and international investors.

The organisation further stressed that sustainable economic development can only be achieved through effective collaboration between government and the private sector, describing such synergy as essential to unlocking the state’s vast economic opportunities.

It added that Chiemenem’s aspiration reflects a commitment to promoting inclusive growth, expanding employment opportunities and fostering a business-friendly environment capable of driving long-term prosperity.

The Nigeria Policy Group concluded that although Chiemenem may be regarded as an emerging contender in the 2027 governorship race, his investment-centred vision and focus on economic transformation have the potential to reshape public discourse on the future of Imo State.