Delta State FTZs Present Unmatched Investment Opportunities

Pastor Godwin Akpovie, PhD, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Special Economic Zone (DSEZ), presented the investment opportunities at the Kwale and Koko Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in Delta State. He described these zones as strategic for investors ahead of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit scheduled for August 3 to 5, 2026.

Akpovie emphasized that the FTZs offer incentives such as duty-free importation of machinery and raw materials, corporate tax exemptions, and 100% capital and profit repatriation. He noted Kwale FTZ's energy availability as a key strength, with Delta State housing significant natural gas reserves, including 50 trillion cubic feet within the Kwale zone.

Koko FTZ's proximity to Koko Port and access to the Atlantic Ocean were highlighted as advantages for reducing logistics costs. Akpovie expressed confidence that developing these zones would create jobs, accelerate industrialization, and position Delta State as a leading investment hub in Nigeria and West Africa.