GOVERNOR OBOREVWORI SPEARHEAD TAKE OFF OF KWALE INDUSTRIAL PARK


Delta State is undergoing a remarkable metamorphosis into a beacon of economic opportunity, drawing the attention of discerning investors from across Nigeria and far beyond. At the epicentre of this transformation lies the Kwale Industrial Park, the flagship project within the Delta Special Economic Zone, now advancing with renewed vigour under the visionary stewardship of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. His administration’s deliberate and coherent investment strategy, anchored on infrastructure expansion, security consolidation, and policy clarity, has positioned Delta as one of the most competitive industrial destinations in the country.

The Kwale Industrial Park is far more than a mere physical development, it is a bold declaration of economic intent. Strategically located within the Delta Special Economic Zone, it reflects the administration’s unwavering commitment to leveraging the state’s abundant natural resources, unmatched access to energy infrastructure, and enviable geographical advantage. During a recent inspection led by Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, it was confirmed that no fewer than six companies are poised to commence operations within the park, with the Kwale Gas Gathering Facility of the Nedogas Processing Plant already in service and exporting their products, while Delta Wire Industries is on the threshold of full-scale production. These early milestones affirm the park’s promise as a dynamic nucleus for industrial expansion and broad-based economic diversification.


Deputy Governor Onyema’s emphasis on the “huge economic benefits” of the park is well-founded. Delta’s vast gas reserves provide a decisive comparative advantage for energy-intensive industries. Delta Wire Industries, for example, plans to manufacture wires, nails, medical needles, syringes, and both CNG and LPG cylinders, products that serve domestic demand while positioning Delta as a hub for Nigeria’s cleaner energy transition. The company’s CEO, Mr. Osaro Abusomwan, aptly observed: “The CNG revolution should start from Delta State because the gas deposit is here, gas is in excess here, and we have been able to get the rights from NNPC to distribute gas.”

Governor Oborevwori’s administration has matched industrial ambition with practical enablers. Targeted road construction and rehabilitation projects are reducing transportation bottlenecks, while the enactment of the State Power Sector Law has created a legal framework for independent power producers and renewable energy projects, ensuring reliable electricity for industries. The Kwale Industrial Park itself is fully provisioned with core utilities, electricity, water, broadband internet, and road access, making it a turnkey investment location. Investors benefit from additional incentives, including tax reliefs, land subsidies, and expedited administrative approvals.


Security, an indispensable precondition for sustained investment, has received unprecedented attention. The reinforcement of “Operation Delta Sweep” through the donation of patrol vehicles, the integration of multi-agency security efforts, and the administration’s proactive peace-building engagements with local communities have combined to make Delta one of the safest states for doing business in Nigeria.

Institutional reforms have been equally important. The Delta State Investment Development Agency (DIDA) has streamlined bureaucratic processes, digitized land documentation, and created a one-stop facilitation desk for investors, reducing both time and transaction costs. Public-private partnership models are being deployed to attract high-impact investors whose operations align with the state’s sustainable development goals. Delta Wire Industries, for example, is projected to generate over $26 million annually upon full operation, creating jobs, building skills, and stimulating ancillary economic activity.

This strategic selectivity, preferring investors committed to long-term local impact over speculative entrants, reflects Governor Oborevwori’s broader vision: economic growth must translate into shared prosperity. The Kwale Industrial Park is thus both an economic engine and a social catalyst, driving employment, enterprise development, and energy innovation.


The administration’s coordinated approach, combining infrastructure, energy security, institutional reform, and investor incentives is producing visible results. As Deputy Governor Onyeme remarked after his site tour of Delta Wire Industries, “What we have seen here this afternoon is more than all the paper works I have been seeing since last year, and I must say I am really impressed.” His satisfaction reflects the tangible progress that now defines the state’s investment landscape.

Delta State’s emergence as a safe haven for investors is no accident; it is the product of deliberate policy, disciplined execution, and a leadership team, including the Commissioner for Finance, Sir Fidelis Okenmor Tilije, and the DIDA Director-General, Hon. Emeka Elekokwuri, that is aligned in purpose. With the Kwale Industrial Park as a flagship and at least six firms set to anchor its early phase, Delta is poised to consolidate its status as a regional economic powerhouse.

In leveraging its natural resource wealth, its strategic location, and an unambiguous commitment to investor confidence, Delta State is not only attracting capital but also building a diversified and resilient economy. Under Governor Oborevwori’s steady hand, it stands as a model of what purposeful leadership, institutional reforms, and resource-based industrial policy can achieve, a true beacon for investors seeking high returns in a stable and forward-looking environment.

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