Delta Commissioner Urges Local Businesses To Drive Investment

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has urged members of the organised private sector to move beyond discussions and presentations at the forthcoming Delta State Investment and Economic Summit and become active investors in the state’s economy.

Aniagwu spoke in Asaba, during an interactive meeting between the main organising committee of the summit and representatives of the organised private sector, ahead of the summit scheduled to hold from August 3 to 5.

He said while the state is expecting foreign investors with substantial capital, local entrepreneurs remain critical to the success of the investment drive because of their deeper stake in the growth and stability of the state’s economy.

According to him, the summit should not end with speeches, memoranda and panel discussions, but should translate into concrete investments, partnerships and job-creating ventures across key sectors.

He urged indigenous businesses to explore partnerships in agriculture, oil and gas and other sectors where Delta State enjoys comparative advantages, noting that investments which may appear difficult for a single entrepreneur could become viable when resources and expertise are pooled.

The commissioner cautioned against leaving emerging investment opportunities largely to foreign investors after the summit, stressing that the organised private sector remained one of the state’s greatest strengths in its economic transformation drive.

He said the state government is also looking forward to practical recommendations from the private sector on measures required to improve the business environment and deepen indigenous participation in the economy.

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According to him, the interaction would enable members of the organised private sector to guide government on steps necessary to fully integrate local businesses into the state’s investment and economic development agenda.

Aniagwu expressed optimism that stronger collaboration between government and the private sector would help unlock Delta State’s economic potential, attract sustainable investments and create more opportunities for businesses and residents.

He urged entrepreneurs, corporate organisations and business associations to leverage the summit to build partnerships, form investment consortia and position themselves as key players in the state’s emerging economic opportunities.