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.