Governor diri commits to new 60mw gas turbin, Insists prosperity government has done well building legacy projects

Governor Douye Diri says he is committed to the new 60MW Gas Turbines project, noting that the installation will be completed by the end of this year.

Governor Diri stated this while presiding over the 151st State Executive Council Meeting in Yenagoa in Government House, Yenagoa.

Governor explained that the 60MW power project is one of the legacy projects the administration will be leaving behind adding that the prosperity government has done well building legacy projects across the state.

The Bayelsa State Chief Executive who informed that all the formalities to complete the project has been done, said when completed the project would attract investors to the state.

Governor Diri commended Engineer Olice Kemenanabo, General Manager, Bayelsa State Electricity Company Ltd, Engineer Karim Kumokou, the State Commissioner for Power for working tirelessly in ensuring that the independent power project comes to reality.

Engineer Olice Kemenanabo, General Manager, Bayelsa State Electricity Company Ltd, made presentation of the 60MW Power Project which will make 24-hours power supply a reality.

Correspondent Isaac Eyedoude, reports that the executive council meeting was attended by Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor, Professor Nimibofa Ayaowei, the Secretary of Government and other exco members.