Asaba, Nigeria – Delta State is aggressively positioning itself as Nigeria’s emerging investment destination, leveraging massive infrastructure development, abundant natural resources, reliable power supply, and strategic maritime assets, Secretary to the State Government Dr. Kingsley Emu announced Wednesday.
Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, scheduled for August 3–5 in Asaba, Emu said the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has laid a solid foundation for industrialization through sustained investments in roads, bridges, power, and transport infrastructure.
The government has constructed and rehabilitated over 2,600 kilometers of roads and more than 20 bridges, opening up rural communities, reducing transportation costs, and connecting economic corridors across the state, Emu said.
Competitive Energy Advantage
Emu highlighted the Delta Special Economic Zone as one of the state’s biggest competitive advantages, offering investors access to some of the cheapest and most reliable power supply in Nigeria due to its proximity to the OB-3 gas pipeline.
“The infrastructure has been provided. Government has created the enabling environment. Investors can come into Delta and enjoy competitive energy costs that many other states cannot offer,” he said.
The state already operates an independent power infrastructure supplying approximately 8.5 megawatts of electricity to government facilities and public institutions, while ongoing electricity sector reforms would further expand access to affordable power for industries, Emu disclosed.
Maritime and Blue Economy Potential
Emu noted that Delta boasts four seaports, two airports, and a 163-kilometer Atlantic coastline, making it one of Nigeria’s most strategically located investment destinations.
The administration intends to unlock vast economic opportunities within the blue economy by promoting aquaculture, commercial fishing, fish feed production, cold-chain logistics, seafood processing, and marine transportation, according to the SSG.
He noted that Delta possesses one of West Africa’s largest concentrations of fish ponds around the Ekpan and Ugborikoko axis, where fish farming has transformed livelihoods and created sustainable employment for thousands of residents.
Mineral Wealth and Global Engagements
Beyond the blue economy, Emu said Delta is richly endowed with commercially viable deposits of coal, lignite, kaolin, and silica, presenting significant opportunities for mining, manufacturing, and power generation. Coal mined in parts of the state currently supplies major cement manufacturers, while proposals are underway for coal-based electricity generation to support industrial expansion.
The SSG said the state government has spent the last three years engaging investors across China, Brazil, and other strategic markets to market Delta’s investment opportunities. Direct investment engagements in São Paulo had yielded positive results, with Brazilian companies expected to participate in the summit, while Chinese businesses had also indicated strong interest.
Emu said the state has developed comprehensive investment prospectuses and launched a dedicated summit website to facilitate investor engagement before and after the event.
“The opportunities are enormous. We have the resources, the infrastructure, the connectivity and the political will. What we seek now is partnership with investors who are ready to grow with Delta,” he said.
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