State Profile

Welcome to Delta State

Delta State is an oil and agricultural producing state in Nigeria. It is situated in the South-South geo-political zone and bordered by Edo, Anambra, Rivers, and Bayelsa States, with 160 kilometres of coastline along the Bight of Benin.

5.6M

Our Population

16,986

Square Kilometres

331.8

Density / km²

PDP

Ruling Party

Delta State Metrics

Name Delta State
Capital Asaba
Slogan The Big Heart
Created Date August 27th, 1991
Postal Codes 320001 to 334196

Short History of Delta State

Delta State Created
Delta State Created (1991)
1991: Delta State Created

Delta State was created in 1991 from the southern half of the former Bendel State, with Asaba established as its administrative capital.

📅 August 27th, 1991
Agriculture and Economy
Agriculture & Economy
Agriculture and Economy

The state relies on rich agricultural assets and petroleum reserves, exporting petroleum, rubber, timber, palm oil, and palm kernels through regional ports.

🌾 Petroleum & Crops
Industries and Steel Production
Industries & Steel Production
Industries and Steel

Delta's key industrial outputs include structural steel production, glass and bottle processing factories, textiles, plywood, natural gas, boatbuilding, and furniture.

🏭 Industrial Centers
Asaba Town
Asaba Town
Asaba Town (Capital)

The state capital, situated on the west bank of the Niger River. It was historically a trading post for palm exports and is now a thriving hub for education and transport.

📍 State Capital
State Emblem
State Logo & Anthem
State Logo & Anthem

Delta's official emblem stands for peace, unity, and resourcefulness, representing the collective voice and patriotic anthem of all Deltans worldwide.

🛡️ Unity and Strength
Sheriff Oborevwori
The Executive Governor
Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori

Currently serving as the Executive Governor of Delta State. Leading the MORE Agenda to promote infrastructure, economic reforms, and peace.

👑 Executive Governor
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