Delta Sets Aside N133.8bn To De-Risk Investments

By Bayo Amodu And Felix Igbekoyi, Asaba
The Delta State Government has earmarked N133.8 billion (100 million dollars) as viability gap funding to de-risk new investments and accelerate project execution in the state.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori disclosed this at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 in Asaba, describing the fund as a practical demonstration of the government’s commitment to attracting and supporting investors.
Oborevwori said the state would not borrow to finance the intervention, stressing that the funds had already been set aside to ensure that investment agreements reached at the summit are implemented without delay.
He said, “The government has s...