Bayelsa State sits in the heart of Nigeria’s Niger Delta (the third largest wetland in the world), on a total area of approximately 21,000 km2, with a population of 2 million people. Despite its relatively small demographic base and size, Bayelsa is a major contributor to the economy of Nigeria, accounting for about a third of Nigeria’s oil wealth through 40% of onshore crude oil production and also provides 53% of the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) resources utilized at the Bonny LNG plant.
BIPA provides investor support services. The Agency was created by the Bayelsa State Government to proactively position and promote Bayelsa State as a preferred investment destination, and to assist investors before, during and after the investment process. BIPA also collaborates with Ministries, Departments and Agencies to achieve a favourable investment climate. BIPA offers the following services: