Niger Delta Agricultural Summit to Boost Investment and Jobs

The Niger Delta Agricultural Development Investment Summit is set to take place in Abuja on July 15, 2026, with the goal of unlocking $5 billion in investments and creating 500,000 jobs over the next five years. Organized by the Office of the Vice President in collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the summit will focus on leveraging the region's agricultural potential to transform its economy and improve food security.

Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, stated that the summit will provide a platform for stakeholders to address systemic challenges in agriculture and unlock investment opportunities. The summit will also formally launch the Niger Delta Agricultural Development Investment Fund and establish a high-level coordination platform for agricultural development.

Despite the region's rich biodiversity and agricultural potential, it faces numerous challenges, including pollution from oil exploration, which has rendered many farmers jobless. The summit aims to address these issues and promote modern farming techniques.