ASABA—Delta Economic Summit Group, DESG,  is to host its maiden economic discourse, entitled “Bridging the Investment Gap in Delta State,” in line with its vision to become the principal private sector led think tank and advocacy group in economic development.

DESG aims to promote improved collaboration between the state government and the private sector through its June 30, event.

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The event, slated for  Lagos, already has an impressive list of confirmed guests, investors and speakers. Participants include Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State; Chairman, Diamond Bank Plc,  Dr. Chris Ogbechie; CEO, Financial Derivatives, Mr. Bismark Rewane; MD, BEDC, Mrs. Funke Osibodu; Delta State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Dr. Kingsley Emu; CEO, Hiccupuray, Mr. Ali Akpobome (Alibaba), among others.

The panelists will speak on their sector specific experiences and how private sector investment can increase in Delta State, while government officials will provide insights into general developments in the state.

According to Chukwuka Monye, the Director General of DESG, “Creating opportunities for everyone to interact is critical for bridging the investment gap in the state. Based on our relations so far with the state government, it is clear that a lot of work has been done by the government, although the awareness within the private sector is not there.”

The DESG Economic Discourse will also be used to review Delta State’s development as it turns 25 this year.