The Member representing Yenagoa Constituency II in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Waikumo Amakoromo, recently joined Hon. Oboku A. Oforji, Member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on an official inspection visit to the ongoing Erasko Energy Integrated Manufacturing Complex and Lubricant Blending Plant located in Obunagha Community, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
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The visit was facilitated by Mr. Oko Maxwell, Chairman of Erasko Energy Ltd. and a prominent indigenous investor in the petrochemical industry.
During a comprehensive guided tour of the facility, the delegation inspected the progress of the project and gained firsthand insight into the scale and significance of the infrastructure under development.
Hon. Amakoromo and Hon. Oforji expressed profound admiration for the commitment, dedication, and determination demonstrated by the management and workforce in advancing the ambitious industrial project.
The visit also provided an opportunity to draw attention to one of Bayelsa State’s most pressing environmental challenges. Acknowledging that the facility has already experienced the effects of recurring flooding, the lawmakers jointly called on the Federal Government and the Bayelsa State Government to intensify efforts to address the persistent flood menace threatening lives, communities, and strategic investments across the state.
“Without timely intervention and sustainable flood mitigation measures, this strategic investment, which is vital to the future of our region, could face significant setbacks,” Hon. Amakoromo stated during the inspection.
Upon completion, the Erasko Energy Integrated Manufacturing Complex and Lubricant Blending Plant is expected to become a major catalyst for industrial development in the region. The facility is projected to:
- Create thousands of employment opportunities for the state’s growing youth population.
- Stimulate industrialisation and economic growth in Bayelsa State.
- Attract additional domestic and foreign investments into the petrochemical sector.
- Significantly boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for both the Bayelsa State and Federal Governments.
The delegation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting indigenous investors such as Mr. Oko Maxwell, noting that their contributions are critical to the sustainable development of the Niger Delta and the continued growth of Nigeria’s economy.
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