The Niger Delta region is undergoing a strategic shift from oil dependency to agriculture as part of a broader effort to achieve food security, create jobs, and attract investment.

At a summit focused on agricultural development, officials emphasized that the area's fertile soil, abundant water resources, and access to regional markets position it as a prime destination for modern agribusiness.

The National Democratic Congress (NDDC) Managing Director, Samuel Ogbuku, highlighted that agriculture offers a pathway to prosperity, employment, and investment, urging private capital to diversify the region's economy amid the transition of international oil companies to offshore operations.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agribusiness, Kingsley Uzoma, noted that the Niger Delta has vast agricultural resources but requires coordinated implementation and funding to unlock its potential.

The NDDC Director of Agriculture, Winifred Madume, stressed the need for modern, commercially driven agriculture to compete globally while addressing food security challenges.

With Nigeria's focus on poverty eradication and economic growth, the summit aims to position the Niger Delta as a hub for sustainable agribusiness, leveraging its natural advantages to attract investors and transform the region's future.