Derivative industries in these and in ginger, coconut, citrus, and raffia palm are all potentials for investment in agriculture. Food crop production emphasizes the arroid crops of cassava, yam, and cocoyam. Livestock and Fisheries complement the role of crop production. Agriculture and inland fisheries development is about to receive strong FAO support which will benefit fish farmers and the industry in Abia. Non-governmental organizations in Europe are soon to collaborate with the Agriculture Ministry in developing small farmers capacity for fish production.
Agriculture is one viable area for international investment with local participation.
In Southern parts of Abia, oil and gas predominate. The petroleum resources of Nigeria, in general, and Abia State, in particular, are exploited by the multinationals like Shell, Agip, etc. Abia State and international investors should benefit from very constructive and vigorous industrialization thrust with active collaboration with local and foreign investors in the mineral sector. A Special Production by USAfrica International, Houston.