Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (left) in a warm handshake with Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jampur Group, Mohammad Shafiq, shortly after a closed door business/investment meeting the Governor held with the foreign investors in Government House, Asaba on Tuesday. PHOTO: Bripin Enarusai
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, advanced his administration’s investment drive with a strategic meeting with the Jampur Group, aimed at unlocking transformative projects in agriculture, and renewable energy.
The meeting, held at Government House, Asaba, centred on concrete investment plans to boost power generation and fertilizer production to significantly boost Delta’s industrial base, create thousands of jobs, and strengthen the state’s revenue streams.
Speaking after the engagement, Governor Oborevwori underscored the importance of end-to-end power solutions for sustainable development.
“We had a very successful meeting with the Jampur Group. We discussed gas-powered electricity, from production, transmission, and distribution to ensure Delta State is not only energy-sufficient but also able to power its growth,” the governor said.
The discussions spanned several key areas, including gas-powered electricity generation and distribution, smart metering systems for homes and industries, fertilizer blending plant to boost agriculture, and a solar panel plant to drive renewable energy adoption.
According to the governor, the proposals hold enormous potential to accelerate economic growth, reduce dependence on external power sources, and expand industrial activities in Delta State.
He added that the state’s economic management team had been directed to work closely with Jampur Group to identify viable areas of partnership.
Jampur Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mohammad Shafiq, described the engagement as promising, noting that Delta State “stands out” because of the enabling legal framework provided by Nigeria’s new Electricity Act of 2023, which allows states to generate and regulate their own power.
He said: “It was a very nice meeting we had with the governor. We discussed power generation, agriculture through fertilizer blending, electric assembly meters, and solar panel manufacturing.
“Our immediate plan is to commence with a floating power board of 100 megawatts, similar to what we have in Lagos,” Shafiq explained.
He emphasized that reliable power is the foundation of industrial expansion and job creation, pointing out that investments in power would naturally spur the demand for smart meters, boost revenue for the state, and create massive employment opportunities.
On why Delta was chosen for such significant investments, Shafiq pointed to the state’s readiness and the opportunities created by the domestication of the new electricity law in Delta.
“Delta State is positioned to benefit from this new law, and that is why we requested a meeting with the governor. Power is the key to unlocking economic growth, and Delta has the potential to lead in this area,” he said.
The partnership discussions with Jampur Group form part of Governor Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda, designed to expand opportunities, modernize infrastructure, and reposition Delta as a leading investment destination in Nigeria.
If actualized, the projects promise not only to strengthen Delta’s energy sector but also to transform its agricultural and industrial landscapes, ensuring inclusive growth and prosperity for its citizens.
