The Delta State Government’s drive to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has received a major boost as investor delegations from Brazil, Malaysia, and the United States declared interest in partnering with the state across the agriculture, energy, and industrial sectors.
The commitment followed an inspection tour of major economic sites organised as part of activities at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
A statement by Festus Ahon, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, confirmed that the delegation toured the Kwale Special Economic Zone, including the Kwale Gas Gathering Hub and Phoenix Company, alongside agricultural operations at Skyward Resources Group in Oleh and Uzezi Farms in Oyede.
Commending the state’s strategic planning, the leader of the Brazilian agribusiness delegation, Roberto Fonseca, stated:
“We have been studying the Kwale Special Economic Zone with great interest because we believe it is a very wise decision by the Delta State Government,” Fonseca added:
“We are planning investments in natural gas power generation and cassava processing, and I believe the Brazilian flag will soon stand alongside the Nigerian flag here in a fruitful partnership.”
Addressing national food supply challenges, Fonseca emphasised Brazil’s readiness to assist through technology transfer and beef processing:
“Food security remains one of Nigeria’s biggest challenges, and Brazil is ready to contribute by bringing technology, expertise and investment.”
Highlighting Malaysia’s intent to expand palm oil operations, Malaysian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, noted that Malaysian agribusinesses with expertise in large-scale plantation management are eager to collaborate with the state.
Reiterating Delta’s commitment to investor protection, Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme remarked:
“What we are looking for is partnership, technology and expertise. We want investors to see that Delta means business, and we want you to have confidence that your investments will be safe in Delta State.”
Source: Punch News
