The Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Delta State, Comrade Prince Maxwell Ogor, has declared that Delta State cannot attain genuine industrialisation, attract major investments or create sustainable jobs while grappling with unreliable electricity, describing stable power supply as the single most important catalyst for economic transformation.
In a strongly worded policy statement, Ogor argued that no economy can compete globally or unlock its full potential without affordable and dependable electricity, stressing that the absence of stable power has continued to stifle industrial growth, discourage investors and frustrate thousands of businesses across the state.
According to him, despite Delta State’s enormous natural gas reserves and vast renewable energy resources, successive administrations have failed to translate those advantages into uninterrupted electricity capable of driving industrial development and improving the quality of life of residents.
“Industries grow where electricity is stable. Small businesses flourish where power is reliable. Investors go where energy is guaranteed. Without dependable electricity, development remains an illusion rather than a reality,” he said.
Ogor reaffirmed that energy security occupies a central place in the African Action Congress’ development agenda, noting that an AAC-led government would pursue an aggressive and diversified energy policy designed to unlock Delta State’s enormous energy potential and position it as one of Nigeria’s leading industrial and investment destinations.
He explained that the party would prioritise the development of gas-to-power projects to harness the state’s abundant natural gas resources while expanding access to solar energy for homes, businesses, schools, hospitals and government institutions. The administration, he added, would also invest in wind energy projects where environmentally and economically viable, alongside innovative waste-to-energy programmes that convert refuse into clean and reliable electricity.
The AAC chairman said public institutions—including schools, hospitals, courts, libraries, parks, government offices and street lighting infrastructure—would progressively transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, reducing operational costs while improving the efficiency and quality of public services.
He further disclosed that modern waste recycling and resource recovery centres would be established across Delta State’s three senatorial districts as part of a broader plan to build a circular economy that transforms waste into wealth, generates electricity, protects the environment and creates thousands of green jobs for young people.
Ogor maintained that stable electricity would significantly improve Delta State’s investment climate by attracting local and foreign manufacturers to establish factories and industries, thereby expanding production, diversifying the economy, increasing internally generated revenue and creating sustainable employment opportunities.
Describing the initiative as far more than an energy programme, he said it represents a comprehensive blueprint for industrialisation, environmental sustainability, economic resilience and shared prosperity, insisting that Delta State possesses all the natural resources required to become an economic powerhouse if backed by visionary leadership and sound policy implementation.
Calling on residents to support the African Action Congress, Ogor said the party remains committed to building a Delta State where reliable electricity powers industries, strengthens public institutions, stimulates economic growth and opens endless opportunities for businesses, investors and future generations.