The Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) has outlined a five-year investment drive aimed at unlocking up to $5 billion in structured funding for Nigeria’s oil-producing region, with a projected workforce impact of 500,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Chairman Idaere Gogo Ogan announced the plan during a pre-summit briefing ahead of the Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit, positioning the initiative as a catalyst for employment generation, enterprise growth, and industrial expansion. Scheduled to take place in Port Harcourt from May 19–21, 2026, the summit will focus on mobilising investments, scaling businesses, and strengthening regional coordination to accelerate job creation.
The summit is expected to convene government leaders, investors, and development institutions, with Bola Tinubu attending as special guest and Mia Amor Mottley delivering the keynote. According to Ogan, outcomes from the recent Niger Delta Business Roundtable signal a shift from policy dialogue to execution, with stakeholders aligning on actionable strategies to drive employment and economic inclusion.NDCCITMA Secretary Solomon Edebiri described the summit as a strategic effort to reposition the Niger Delta beyond oil dependency by unlocking opportunities across sectors. He noted that while the region has long underpinned Nigeria’s economy through oil and gas, its broader workforce potential remains underdeveloped.
To drive participation and awareness, the organising committee has launched regional roadshows across the Niger Delta, Lagos, and the Federal Capital Territory, reinforcing efforts to connect investment inflows with scalable job creation and long-term workforce development.