Economic summit group moves to bridge investment gap in Delta

The Delta Economic Summit Group (DESG) has organised an economic discourse for the private and public sector to share opinions on how to foster socio-economic growth and development of the state.

The event, which took place at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, attracted business leaders in entertainment, media, power, oil and gas, health and agriculture who are already doing or interested in doing business in Delta State.

Also in attendance were representatives of the Delta State Government, the Federal Government, traditional rulers and other professionals within the state and across Nigeria.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who was represented by Commissioner for Economic Planning, Dr. Kingsley Emu, said: “The partnership between the Delta State Government and DESG is irreversible.”

He said the DESG had created a credible avenue for public-private partnership, which would fast-track collaborative investment in the oil-rich state.

The event was also attended by the Director of Policy, U.S. Chambers of Commerce, Dr. Lellia Idaye; Senior Special Assistant on Trade and Investment to President Muhammadu Buhari, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole who represented the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu E. Enemalah; and Delta State’s Director of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, Shimite Bello.

Idaye, in her speech, said the U.S. Chambers of Commerce was ready to promote engagement and businesses with Africa as many laudable initiatives have been designed to strengthen trade between the U.S. and its ECOWAS partners.

She, therefore, pledged the commitment of the chamber as partner to the DESG in its quest for economic success.