In a bid to restore power supply in Bayelsa State, Hon. Ebiuwou Koku- Obiyai, the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Orientation, and Strategy, conducted an inspection of the ongoing repairs on the vandalised transmission tower at the Okogbe axis in Rivers State.
The inspection which took place on Wednesday, 24th October 2024, was to assess the progress of the repairs and address challenges faced by the team.
The transmission tower, crucial for power distribution to Bayelsa State, was severely damaged following an act of vandalism in July, resulting in major power outage that has affected the entire state.
The Commissioner noted that the
swift restoration of power is a top priority for the Bayelsa State Government. She therefore commended the engineers and contractors for their commitment to ensuring the prompt return of electricity to the state
Hon. Obiyai was accompanied by the Managing Director of Bayelsa Electricity Company Limited, Engr. Olice Kemenanabo, who expressed satisfaction with the progress of the repairs.
The engineers confirmed that the restoration work was at its advanced stages, with completion expected within weeks. However, they noted some challenges, particularly in erecting one of the towers in a swampy area, which complicated the process.
