Chamber of Commerce Introduces ‘Orange Economy’At Bonny Investment Summit
Bonny Kingdom in Rivers State, Nigeria, is preparing to host a major tourism and investment summit as stakeholders seek to transform the historic Niger Delta kingdom into a leading global destination while reducing its economic dependence on oil and gas.
The Bonny Island Tourism & Investment Summit, organised through the Discover Bonny Initiative, is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, August 18, to Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Bonny, Rivers State. The summit will focus on the theme, “Bonny Island: Transforming into a Premier Global Destination.”
The three-day summit is expected to attract government representatives, traditional rulers, business executives, investors, development agencies and key players in the tourism sector. Participants will examine Bonny’s investment opportunities, as well as its rich cultural, historical and tourism assets.
Notable figures expected to attend include Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; the Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of the Ancient Grand Bonny Kingdom, His Majesty King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III, Edward I, Perekule XI, CON, DSSRS, JP; and the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa.
Also expected at the summit are the Managing Directors of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku; Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Adeleye Falade; Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Tony Attah; as well as the Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Abinye Pepple.
The summit is being held as the Bonny Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture steps up initiatives to develop and promote what it calls Bonny Island’s emerging “Orange Economy,” centred on tourism, culture, creative industries, hospitality and other related sectors.
Speaking during a media briefing at the Penthouse of the NUJ House on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, President of the Bonny Chamber, Dr Constance Nwokejiobi, explained that the Discover Bonny Initiative is a three-year strategic programme aimed at positioning the island as a globally competitive tourism destination.
President, Bonny Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Dr Constance Nwokejiobi
She said the goal is to establish tourism, heritage, hospitality and the creative economy as a second sustainable economic pillar for Bonny.
Nwokejiobi described “Discover Bonny” as a strategic tourism and investment framework that will connect investors, communities and development partners, with plans for a private-sector-driven tourism centre.
She said the initiative aligns with Nigeria’s emerging “Orange Economy” and will showcase Bonny’s cultural, historical, ecological and industrial assets to investors and tourists.
Nwokejiobi attributed the vision to King Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III, who has promoted Bonny as more than an energy hub. She noted that major corporate stakeholders, particularly NLNG and Renaissance Africa Energy, are supporting efforts to turn the vision into practical programmes.
The August 18–20,2026 summit is expected to provide a platform for stakeholders to explore opportunities and position Bonny as a sustainable, globally competitive tourism destination.
