THE CASE FOR INDUSTRIAL DECENTRALIZATION

For decades, Port Harcourt has stood as the undisputed industrial and commercial capital of Rivers State. It has hosted oil majors, manufacturing plants, logistics companies, and a large portion of the state’s economic activity. But with this growth has come congestion, infrastructural pressure, and land scarcity
— barriers that now stifle further industrial expansion.

The realities on the ground tell a compelling story:
Land Pressure: Industrial land within and around Port Harcourt has become scarce and expensive, discouraging new entrants and expansions.
Traffic and Logistics Bottlenecks: Congestion affects supply chains, productivity, and employee mobility.
Environmental and Social Strain: Pollution and overcrowding are raising sustainability and quality-of-life concerns.
Over-centralization Risk: A single-node economy creates vulnerabilities to shocks, especially in the oil-dependent Niger Delta.
Rivers State’s future prosperity lies in creating multi-nodal economie zones that distribute industry, infrastructure, and opportunity across the state.
This is where Omoku comes in.
Strategically positioned in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), Omoku is ready to become the second engine of industrial growth-with land, power, and peace. Supported by community cooperation and a unique energy advantage, Omoku offers a solution to both state and investor needs.
The emergence of Happy Industrial Estate signals a new era
-one where growth moves beyond Port Harcourt and builds a truly balanced industrial economy.