Speaking at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, Soludo said Nigeria’s quest for industrialisation and economic prosperity would remain incomplete if governments, businesses and citizens continued to rely heavily on imported products. He stressed that while attracting foreign investment remains important, Nigeria must deliberately strengthen domestic production and support local manufacturers to unlock sustainable economic development. Speaking directly to Delta State Governor, Rt. He maintained that supporting local industries remains one of the fastest ways to create jobs, reduce poverty and build a resilient economy capable of competing globally. The Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 brought together government officials, investors, business leaders, development partners and policymakers to explore strategies for attracting investment, promoting industrialisation and accelerating economic growth in Delta State.