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Shettima, Okonjo-Iweala, Lumumba Arrive for Delta Economic Summit

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Vice President Kashim Shettima, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Prof. Patrick Lumumba arrived in Asaba for the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit.
  • The summit aims to drive economic transformation, boost investor confidence, and attract investment into Delta State.
  • Vice President Shettima will discuss how President Tinubu's agenda creates investment opportunities, while Okonjo-Iweala and Lumumba are keynote speakers.

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Asaba on Sunday to attend the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit, where he is expected to highlight the investment opportunities created by President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, along with other government officials and political leaders, welcomed the Vice President at the Asaba International Airport.

Vice President Shettima Arrives Asaba Ahead of Delta State Economic And Investment Summit holding tomorrow in Asaba.

— Ossai SuccessSenior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, confirming the Vice President's arrival.

The summit, scheduled for Monday, is designed to be a crucial platform for fostering economic transformation, enhancing investor confidence, and attracting both local and foreign direct investment into Delta State. The event aims to explore investment prospects across key sectors of the state's economy, bringing together government officials, business leaders, investors, and development partners.

The Delta State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori led delegation to receive the Vice President at the Asaba International Airport.

— Ossai SuccessSenior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, detailing the reception of the Vice President.

Joining the Vice President were World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Kenyan scholar Professor Patrick Lumumba, both of whom are keynote speakers at the summit. Their arrival on Sunday was also confirmed by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Success, who posted updates on social media.

Touchdown Asaba is Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Ahead of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 Holding Tomorrow In Asaba. Come and Invest In Delta State.

— Ossai SuccessSenior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, announcing the arrival of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Okonjo-Iweala's participation underscores the summit's focus on economic development, while Lumumba's presence as a keynote speaker is anticipated to bring valuable insights. The summit is poised to be a significant event for Delta State's economic future, aiming to catalyze growth and development through strategic partnerships and investment.

Prof. Patrick Lumumba just arrives Asaba ahead of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit holding tomorrow in Asaba.

— Ossai SuccessSenior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, announcing the arrival of Prof. Patrick Lumumba.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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