By Anne Azuka
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and prospective investors from Brazil and China are expected to participate in the forthcoming Delta State Investment and Economic Summit.
Secretary to the Delta State Government and Chairman of the Summit’s Main Organising Committee, Dr. Kingsley Emu, disclosed this during an interactive session with stakeholders in Asaba. He said at least 25 prospective investors from Brazil, alongside others from China, have indicated interest in the event.
The summit, themed “Harnessing Our Strengths, Unlocking Our Potential,” is designed to attract local and international investment into key sectors of the state’s economy. Emu said the event will also feature development finance institutions, private-sector leaders and other economic stakeholders, while renowned oil and gas executive Engr. Austin Avuru will chair the summit.
According to Emu, Delta State is presenting investors with clearly defined and bankable opportunities in agriculture, aquaculture, power, oil and gas, solid minerals, manufacturing and the blue economy. He said the programme will include investment matchmaking, sector-specific engagements, project site visits and structured follow-up to facilitate investment decisions.
Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, urged indigenous entrepreneurs to position themselves as strategic investment partners. Also speaking, Janet Olisa, representing the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), pledged the organised private sector’s support for the summit.
