Home is Calling:
Akwa Ibom is Open for Business
Ibom Investment Collective (IIC) connects visionaries, diaspora leaders, and global investors to Nigeria’s most promising coastal economy — Akwa Ibom State.
WHO WE ARE
IIC is a network of professionals and investors, many from the Akwa Ibom diaspora, committed to driving inclusive, high-impact investment into Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
We design strategic retreats, mobilize private capital, and facilitate partnerships between diaspora, government, and enterprise.
WHY AKWA IBOM?
- Strategic Coastal Location with international maritime potential
- Peaceful and investor-friendly government
- Underutilized real estate, tourism, and hospitality assets
- Educated, youthful population
- Proven diaspora commitment to development
“Akwa Ibom ranks among Nigeria’s top 5 states for ease of doing business.” — NBS
WHAT WE DO
Investment Facilitation
Connecting capital with community-grounded projects in real estate, tourism, and creative enterprise.
Project Incubation
Supporting early-stage ideas like Amedi Academy and Dream Garden with structure and funding.
Diaspora Engagement
Empowering Akwa Ibomites abroad to give back through investment, mentorship, and knowledge transfer.
Advisory & Strategy
Providing policy and planning support to investors, governments, and institutions.
Where We’re Investing
IIC helps capital flow into high-potential, underdeveloped sectors in Akwa Ibom. Every venture we support is curated for long-term impact, scalability, and community value.
Tourism & Hospitality
IIC is collaborating with state and private partners to develop sustainable, high-impact tourism infrastructure that is rooted in local culture and natural beauty, encompassing beachfront resorts, culinary festivals, and cultural museums.
Real Estate
Through initiatives like Dream Garden Estate and Housing for Tech (H4T), IIC supports real estate developments that blend residential functionality with cultural aesthetics and community-building.
Human Capital
A flagship IIC initiative, Amedi Academy is designed to train and certify Akwa Ibom youth in world-class hospitality, culinary arts, and service leadership, feeding directly into local hotels, resorts, and tourism ventures.
Tech & Innovation
As remote work rises and Africa’s tech sector expands, Akwa Ibom must prepare its people and infrastructure. IIC is driving youth-first innovation models, including: Startup investment matching, Housing4tech, and Digital incubation labs.
Be Part of This Collective Movement
Whether you’re in the diaspora, a state official, an entrepreneur, or a fund manager, your insight, experience, and resources are needed here.
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