President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate a 60-megawatt independent power plant, a 630-metre and newly constructed dual carriage roads in Bayelsa State this April.
This was disclosed by Governor Douye Diri during the March edition Praise Night held at the King of Glory Chapel in Government House, Yenagoa.
The governor shared that the gas-fired turbine power plant located in Elebele community, Ogbia Local Government Area (LGA), is almost completed and will undergo a test run before its official commissioning.
The project aims to improve electricity supply and stimulate economic activities across the state.
Being a major milestone in Bayelsa’s effort, Governor Diri said the project will address longstanding power challenges, while pointing out that the state has historically depended on limited supply from the national grid.
He added that the new plant would generate more electricity than what the state currently receives, creating opportunities for small and medium-scale businesses to grow.
He also revealed that the power supply system would operate on a pay-as-you-go basis, ensuring that consumers are billed based on actual usage rather than estimated charges. This, he said, would help sustain the project and guarantee fairness in electricity distribution.
Also, the governor announced the completion of a 630-metre bridge across the River Nun linking Angiama and Oporoma communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
The bridge, described as the longest in the state, is part of a broader road network connecting riverine areas and is expected to enhance movement and economic integration.
Diri recalled that the project was initiated during the administration of former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who performed its groundbreaking on behalf of the federal government.
Also set for inauguration is a newly constructed dual carriageway connecting the New Yenagoa City to the NLNG Road at Gbarantoru. The road is designed to ease traffic congestion along the Yenagoa-Mbiama axis and serve as an alternative route for commuters.
The governor further disclosed that work is ongoing on other key infrastructure, including the Nembe-Brass road, with its first phase projected for completion by the end of 2026.
While highlighting these achievements, Diri urged political stakeholders in the state to maintain peace and avoid inflammatory remarks as political activities begin to gather momentum nationwide. He emphasized the need for unity, noting that development can only thrive in a stable and peaceful environment.
