Diri promises to fix water supply after power plant project

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, has promised to focus on provision of potable water in the state capital and environs upon completion of the independent power plant project by end of this year.

Diri also said the state will soon take delivery of the 60mw twin gas-powered turbines procured by the government as work on the installation site at Elebele was near completion.

The governor gave the assurance while addressing a large crowd at the King Koko Square in Nembe, headquarters of the Nembe Local Government Area, in continuation of his Thank-You Tour of the eight councils in the state.

“On the issue of power, there is good news. As you are aware, your state government has procured an independent power plant and very soon, we will no longer depend on the existing power supply arrangement. We will soon take delivery of the 60 mega watt gas turbines and the site for the installation is almost completed. We are rich in gas and by the end of this year, the problem of power supply will be a thing of the past in this state. It is expected to cover Yenagoa, Nembe, Ogbia, Kolokuma/Opokuma, Sagbama and parts of Ekeremor local government areas. Once we are through with the power issue, we will ensure that water is made available in Yenagoa, Nembe and in most of our local government areas.”

On the request for construction of the Igbeta-Ewoama-Okoroba road, the governor explained that the administration was beginning to face constraints of time but that it will partner federal agencies such as the Niger Delta Development Commission and the South-South Development Commission on it and other road projects connecting communities to the state capital.

Diri appreciated the people of Nembe Kingdom for turning out in their large numbers and for the warm reception accorded his entourage.

In their goodwill messages, the immediate past deputy governor and chairman of the Bayelsa State Elders Council, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John-Jonah (rtd), and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Biriyai Dambo (SAN), expressed delight about the ongoing Nembe-Brass road project and for the governor’s effort to restore peace in Nembe-Bassambiri community.

Also, the Nembe Council chairman, Chief David Alagoa, and a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate, Chief Blessing Izagara, said Nembe will never forget Senator Diri for his good works.

Upon arrival, Diri visited the palace of the Mingi XIII, Amanyanabo of Nembe Kingdom, King Edmund Daukoru, where he thanked the royal father for his support and blessings during the 2023 poll.