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BAYELSA CABINET APPROVES PURCHASE OF 60MW GAS TURBINES TO BOOST ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

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  Nicolas Adekeye / 3 months
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The Bayelsa State Executive Council has approved the purchase of 60 megawatts gas turbines to boost electricity supply in the state. The state cabinet gave the approval during its 151st meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, on Wednesday. Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, and her Ministry of Power counterpart, Engr. Kharin Komuko, briefed the press after the meeting, saying the project would ensure constant power supply and prevent a repeat of the recent long period of power outage the state was plunged into by vandals. “Exco approved the purchase of gas turbines with a combined capacity of 60 megawatts that will serve Yenagoa and environs,” Engr. Komuko said. Mrs. Koku-Obiyai added, “Approval was given expressly for the purchase of the turbines. That is to say, hopefully, before the end of this year, Bayelsans will begin to enjoy uninterrupted power supply. I believe this is a good one for us as a state as it will boost our economy and attract more investors.” In another development, Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, described the state as the most climate impacted in the country. “We hold this visit dearly because we are in an area you can say we are number one on the effect of climate change in Nigeria. So, we will work with you and collaborate with you,” Governor Diri said in his office when he received a delegation from the National Climate Change Secretariat led by the Director General, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe. Diri also welcomed the new General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major-Gen. Emmanuel Emekah, urging him to take a cue from his predecessor who shielded himself from political affiliations. “I express the belief that going by the record of service of the new GOC available to me, he would uphold the standard already laid in the division and to portray the army in good light,” Diri said. Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, said the state government will give the new GOC the necessary support to ensure he delivers on his assignment.