Bonny Chamber launches ‘Orange Economy’, moves to boost $16bn-sized Island economy - Businessday NG

Constance Nwokejiobi, President, Bonny Chamber of Commerce, addressing the press to unveil the 'Discover Bonny Initiative'.

Bonny, the Headquarters of Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State is up for ‘rediscovery’ as the Island Chamber launches ‘Discover Bonny’ tagline to boost its $16 billion economy with ‘Orange Economy’ scheme.

The island is said to contribute 4% to Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) which could be estimated at $16 billion, going by the current size of Nigeria’s GDP at about $400 billion.

The project meant to launch the rediscovery of the Island will be unveiled on August 25, 2026, in Bonny, according to Constance Nwokejiobi, the President of the Bonny Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (Bonny Chamber) at a media briefing on Wednesday held at the Penthouse of the NUJ House on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt.

The Chamber President, who stated that Bonny Island contributes 4% of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), named Bonny’s economic pillars to include the NLNG, Renaissance Africa Energy (formerly SPDC), and many others.