The Congress, however, commended the Bayelsa State Government under Governor Douye Diri for the ongoing Yenagoa Independent Power Plant project, which is expected to deliver uninterrupted electricity with the installation of 60-megawatt gas turbines from December 2025.
“Even if my father had lived another 30 or 40 years, it is not just about the years but the memories, the impact he made on us as children, and the roles he played in his community,” Yemoleigha said emotionally, adding that the show of support has brought him relief in this time of grief.”
“I want to commend and congratulate the Bayelsa State Council for organizing this media summit. I want to thank the NUJ for its foresight and collaboration with the state government over the years.”
“I congratulate Mr. Tonye Yemoleigha and the new executive of the Bayelsa Council of the NUJ. May their reign usher in a new vista that will uplift the council, its members and journalists in general.”
