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Although Delta State’s overarching economic aim is to diversify away from hydrocarbons, its well-established oil and gas sector provides a strong frame-work to bolster industrial growth. Combined with the state’s agriculture output, road network and large deposits of raw materials, its industrial potential bolsters its non-hydrocarbons growth prospects. Given the state’s historical focus on…

Delta State’s energy sector has historically been dominated by hydrocarbons due to its position in the oil-rich Niger Delta. The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, the country’s oil industry auditor, estimated that Nigeria earned $741.5bn from oil and gas between 1999 and 2020. In recent years the Delta State government has been working to diversify away from its reliance on…

The path to universal health care coverage in Delta State began in February 2016 with the establishment of the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme (DSCHS) under the oversight of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), which aims to help the state achieve its long-term goal of reaching universal health coverage. As of March 2023 some 1.3m residents were covered by the DSCHS – or…

Delta State has the third largest economy in Nigeria, valued at roughly $14.5bn-15bn, according to a report published in November 2022 by the then-governor’s office. However, the report indicated that the state has experienced significant levels of unemployment, citing a rate of 31% in 2020. Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) “Labour Force Statistics: Unemployment and Underemployment…

Delta State has undergone significant urban renewal and infrastructure development in recent years. This has manifested in the construction of roads and bridges, linking rural areas and riverside communities with urban centres, and thus stimulating intra- and inter-state trade. Ensuring metropolitan areas are designed to accommodate growth is another priority. Improvements have been made to urban centres,…