The Delta State Government says its recent investment mission to Brazil has opened new opportunities for industrial growth, agricultural development, renewable energy, and job creation.
Addressing journalists in Asaba, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration has already laid the groundwork for expansion by opening up all 25 local government areas with vital infrastructure. This, he explained, is creating access to mineral resources, industrial corridors, and potential free trade zones across the state.
Aniagwu noted that the Brazil engagement was designed to showcase Delta’s investment potential while also drawing lessons from Brazil’s agricultural model, particularly ranching. He said ranching in Delta would not only increase food production and jobs but also help improve security by reducing the use of forests as hideouts for criminals.
“We are pursuing both security and job creation by targeting ranching and other agro-industrial investments,” Aniagwu said. “Our discussions in Brazil are progressing very well, and we are optimistic about the outcomes.”
He added that the state also held talks with renewable energy companies and other players in the power sector, building on earlier collaborations with the Rural Electrification Agency in Abuja. According to him, the aim is to light up communities, expand industries, and create more employment opportunities to improve the living standards of residents.
Aniagwu emphasized that the government’s focus on agriculture and industry was deliberate, considering the growing number of graduates from tertiary institutions in the state.
“Our goal is to create a productive economy where our graduates and young women can secure meaningful jobs beyond the limited space in the civil service,” he explained. “This is how we can guarantee both social and fiscal security for our state while raising living standards.”
He reaffirmed that the Oborevwori administration remains committed to the MORE Agenda, with special attention to infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and industrial development.
