By Anne Azuka
Delta State is seeking to attract more investments by leveraging infrastructure development, natural resources, maritime assets and its emerging blue economy, the Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Emu, has said. Emu spoke on Wednesday during a press briefing ahead of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, scheduled to hold from August 3 to 5 in Asaba.
He said the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had invested in roads, bridges, power and transport infrastructure to support industrialisation and improve connectivity across the state. According to him, the state has constructed and rehabilitated more than 2,600 kilometres of roads and over 20 bridges, linking rural communities and economic corridors.
Emu said Delta also has an independent power infrastructure supplying about 8.5 megawatts of electricity to government facilities and public institutions, while ongoing reforms were expected to improve power access for industries. He highlighted the state’s maritime assets, including four seaports, two airports and a 163-kilometre Atlantic coastline, as potential drivers of investment.
The SSG also pointed to opportunities in aquaculture and mining, citing fish farming and deposits of coal, lignite, kaolin and silica as areas with potential for industrial development. He said the state had engaged investors in China, Brazil and other markets, adding that companies from both countries were expected to participate in the summit. Emu expressed confidence that the summit would attract investments, promote industrialisation, expand exports and create jobs for young people in the state.
