Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for stronger investment partnerships with the European Union, highlighting the state’s vast economic potential and favourable business climate during a high-level engagement with EU officials in Asaba.
Speaking through his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, during a courtesy visit by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, the Governor described Delta State as a peaceful, resource-rich and investment-friendly destination with enormous opportunities across multiple sectors.
He noted that beyond its significant contribution to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, Delta State is endowed with solid minerals such as silica and coal, as well as extensive water resources that position it strongly for a viable blue economy.
He further emphasized the state’s 160-kilometre coastline and vast mangrove ecosystem as key assets for investment in marine transport, port development, logistics, aquaculture, and related coastal industries.
Oborevwori also spotlighted opportunities in agriculture, including large-scale palm cultivation, livestock production, ranching, and dairy development, while identifying healthcare as a critical sector requiring foreign investment to reduce medical tourism.
He assured potential partners of the state’s commitment to security, stability, and investor protection, adding that Delta remains one of Nigeria’s most conducive environments for sustainable investment.
In his remarks, Ambassador Mignot stated that the visit was aimed at strengthening cooperation between the European Union and Delta State under the EU’s Global Gateway Investment Strategy.
He reaffirmed the EU’s position as Nigeria’s leading trade and investment partner and outlined ongoing and future initiatives in infrastructure, connectivity, education, and digital development.
He also highlighted planned collaborations along the Abidjan–Lagos corridor, including water transport and port modernization projects, in partnership with institutions such as the European Investment Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Port of Antwerp, and NEXIM Bank.
