Prototypes of Progress
Each IIC flagship project reflects our commitment to rooted innovation, diaspora collaboration, and community transformation. These are not ideas — they are in motion.
🏨 Amedi Academy – Hospitality & Tourism Training
A state-of-the-art training institute preparing young Akwa Ibomites for roles in Nigeria’s booming hospitality and tourism sector — from culinary arts and event hosting to hotel operations.
Key Goals:
- Train and certify 300+ youth per year
- Supply local hotels and resorts with skilled professionals
- Attract global educational partners for curriculum support
Why It Matters:
Akwa Ibom’s hospitality sector is expanding. Amedi ensures it grows with homegrown talent, not outsourced labor.
🏝️ Ibeno Leisure & Culture Resort (Proposed)
A multi-phase eco-tourism destination integrating Akwa Ibom’s coastal beauty, culture, and culinary richness — creating a one-of-a-kind leisure, learning, and investment attraction.
Key Features:
- Ocean-facing eco-lodges
- Amphitheater for live cultural shows
- Culinary training and tasting pavilion
- Artisans’ market and nature tours
Strategic Alignment:
Endorsed in the state’s tourism roadmap and aligned with Nigeria’s national creative economy expansion goals.
🏢 Housing4Tech (H4T)
An innovation-oriented live-work estate tailored for digital talent. With broadband-ready housing, coworking hubs, and plug-and-play BPO centers, H4T supports Nigeria’s emerging outsourcing and remote workforce ecosystem.
Key Components:
- Smart estate design (green + modular)
- Coworking studios + quiet zones
- Call center infrastructure + startup incubation space
- Affordable rental for tech professionals
Why It Matters:
Young talent in Akwa Ibom deserves modern environments to thrive — not just survive. H4T is designed to retain, attract, and accelerate.
Let’s Build These Futures, Together
We’re currently seeking:
- Strategic Co-Investors
- Capacity-Building Partners
- Government & NGO Collaborators
- Diaspora Champions
Ibom Investment Collective 