Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called on the Brazilian business community to take advantage of the wide investment opportunities available in Delta State, describing it as Nigeria’s hub for trade, agriculture, energy, and industrial development.
Speaking yesterday in São Paulo at the Delta State-Focused Business and Investment Roundtable, the Governor highlighted the state’s fertile land, long coastline, four seaports, airports, and expanding road networks that link directly to major Nigerian markets. He said, “Delta State was recognised in 2024 as Nigeria’s safest state for oil and gas investment.”
Oborevwori stressed that Delta remains Nigeria’s leading producer of crude oil and holds the country’s largest natural gas reserves, with major export terminals in Escravos and Forcados.
He further pointed to opportunities beyond oil and gas, mentioning cassava, palm produce, rice, aquaculture, livestock, and solid minerals such as kaolin, silica, coal, and iron ore.
The Governor also outlined ongoing reforms, including tax harmonisation, the establishment of free trade zones in Koko and Kwale, and legislation aimed at making the business environment friendlier for investors.
According to him, flagship projects like the 180-hectare Agro-Industrial Park, decentralized mini-grids, and new public-private partnership models in housing and manufacturing are already boosting industrialisation and creating new openings for international investors.
Expressing interest in deepening agricultural ties, Oborevwori said Delta is keen to learn from Brazil’s ranching expertise. He noted, “We are eager to build sustainable partnerships that will accelerate growth and development across critical sectors.”