#INVESTDELTA2026
Delta State Economic & Investment Summit
Harnessing Our Strengths, Unlocking Our Potentials
Population Pool
2024 Estimate
6.2M
Youthful Population
60%
GDP
2024 Estimate
₦16.97T
Non-Oil GDP
71.43%
Proven National Gas Reserve
40%
163KM Strategic Coastline
4 Sea Ports
Thematic Areas
- Delta Special Economic Zone
- Agriculture/ Agri-Business/ Livestock
- Solid Minerals & Mining
- Blue Economy/Transport Infrastructure
- Energy Ecosystem
- Digital Economy & Innovation
Population Pool
2024 Estimate
6.2M
Youthful Population
60%
GDP
2024 Estimate
₦16.97T
Non-Oil GDP
71.43%
Proven National Gas Reserve
40%
163KM Strategic Coastline
4 Sea Ports
Thematic Areas
- Delta Special Economic Zone
- Agriculture/ Agri-Business/ Livestock
- Solid Minerals & Mining
- Blue Economy/Transport Infrastructure
- Energy Ecosystem
- Digital Economy & Innovation
Why Invest In Delta State?
The Delta State Economic and investment Summit represents a meticulously planned gathering designed to connect critical stakeholders to explore the abundant business opportunities in the State.
Delta is among the top five largest economies by GDP size in Nigeria with a 2024 GDP of N16.970 trillion. The State GDP has witnessed steady increase since 2020 and in particular with a growth rate of 18.34 percent between 2022 and 2024. The summit offers opportunities across:
- Delta Special Economic Zone (DSEZ)
- Energy Ecosystem
- Agriculture/Agri-Business/Livestock
- Solid Minerals & Mining
- Tourism/Hospitality & The Creative Economy
- Infrastructural Development
- Blue Economy & Transport Infrastructure
- Human Capital & Sports
- Digital Economy and Innovation
Source: National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Event Prospectus & Programme Schedule
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Priority Investment Opportunities
Delta Special Economic Zone
- Koko Trade Zone
- Kwale Trade Zone
ENERGY ECOSYSTEM
- Oil and Gas
- Power
- Renewable Energy
AGRICULTURE / AGRI-BUSINESS / LIVESTOCK
- Palm Oil
- Cassava
- Rice
- Vegetable
- Ranching
- Poultry
SOLID MINERALS & MINING
- Industrial Clay
- Kaolin
- Lignite
- Coal
TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & THE CREATIVE ECONOMY
- Mccarthy Beach
- Mungo Park House
- Maryam Babangida Leisure Park and Film Village
INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Road & Bridges
- Schools
- Security
- Public Facilities
BLUE ECONOMY & TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
- 4 Sea Ports
- 2 Airports
- Bus Terminals
HUMAN CAPITAL & SPORTS
- 14 Universities
- 8 Polytechnics
- 6 Technical Colleges
- 3 Stadiums
AQUACULTURE
- Fish Production
- Mariculture
Digital Economy & Innovation
- ICT Infrastructure
- Tech Hubs & Startups
- E-Commerce
- Fibre Optics
Flagship Projects
Delta Special Economic Zone (DSEZ)
Location: Kwale and Koko (over 3000 hectares of land)
Agro-Industrial Park
Location: Aboh-Ogwashi
DSC Roundabout Flyover Project
Location: Effurun-Warri
Coal Mine
Location: Obomkpa
Camp 74 Fish Farm
Location: Asaba, Delta state
Ogulagha-Okuntu-Odimodi Road
Location: Coastal Communities, Delta State
Delcom Coop Oil Palm Plantation Demonstration Farm
Location: ADP IBUSA
Ogheye Floating Market
Location: Ogheye Community, Warri-North
Oil Palm Plantation and Refinery in Partnership with Norsworthy Farms
Location: Asaba, Delta state
Invest with Confidence
Tax Incentives
- · Pioneer Status Tax Holiday.
- · Import and Export Duty Exemptions.
- · SME Tax Reliefs.
Public Private Partnership
- · Concessioning to Private Investors (design, construction, operation).
- · Public Infrastructure Financing and Maintenance.
- · Powered by Delta State Investment Development Agency Law.
Regulatory Support
- · Delta State Public and Private Properties Protection Law.
- · Six small claims courts for business dispute resolution.
- · Ease of Doing Business Council chaired by the Governor.
- · Fast track issuance of Permits and Licenses.
- · One Stop Shop to support investors.
Deal Rooms
Exclusive, structured Deal Room sessions connecting investment-ready projects with institutional investors, development finance institutions, and strategic partners across Delta State's priority sectors.
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