ASABA – The Delta State Government has intensified efforts to attract local and foreign investors, highlighting the state’s expanding infrastructure, strategic location, reliable power supply and abundant natural resources ahead of the 2026 Delta State Economic and Investment Summit.
Speaking at a press briefing in Asaba on Tuesday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, said the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had laid a solid foundation for industrialisation through sustained investments in roads, bridges, power and transport infrastructure.
Emu said more than 2,600 kilometres of roads and over 20 bridges had been constructed or rehabilitated, opening up rural communities, reducing transportation costs and connecting key economic corridors across the state.
He identified the Delta Special Economic Zone as one of the state’s major investment attractions, noting that its proximity to the OB-3 gas pipeline provides investors with access to one of the cheapest and most reliable power supplies in the country.
According to him, the state is already operating an independent power infrastructure that supplies about 8.5 megawatts of electricity to government facilities, adding that ongoing electricity sector reforms would further expand access to affordable energy for industries.
The SSG also highlighted Delta’s strategic maritime advantage, saying the state boasts four seaports, two airports and a 163-kilometre Atlantic coastline, making it well-positioned for investment in logistics, trade and marine transport.
He said the government was prioritising the development of the blue economy through investments in aquaculture, commercial fishing, fish feed production, cold-chain logistics, seafood processing and marine transportation.
Emu noted that Delta is home to one of West Africa’s largest concentrations of fish ponds around the Ekpan and Ugborikoko axis, where fish farming has created employment and improved livelihoods for thousands of residents.
Beyond the blue economy, he said the state possesses commercially viable deposits of coal, lignite, kaolin and silica, presenting opportunities in mining, manufacturing and power generation.
He disclosed that coal mined in parts of the state is already being supplied to major cement manufacturers, while plans are underway to develop coal-based electricity generation to support industrial expansion.
Emu said the state government had spent the past three years engaging potential investors in China, Brazil and other strategic markets, with the outreach already yielding positive results.
According to him, Brazilian companies are expected to participate in the summit following investment engagements in São Paulo, while several Chinese firms have also indicated interest.
He added that the government had prepared comprehensive investment prospectuses and launched a dedicated summit website to facilitate investor engagement before, during and after the event.
The Delta State Economic and Investment Summit is scheduled to hold in Asaba from August 3 to 5, 2026, and is expected to attract investors across key sectors of the economy.
Emu expressed confidence that the summit would serve as a catalyst for increased investment, industrial growth, export expansion and job creation, stressing that Delta offers the infrastructure, resources and enabling environment required for sustainable business growth.
