FG launch water project in former president Jonathan”s hometown

The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated the Central Ogbia Regional Water Supply Project in Bayelsa with 13 communities including Otuoke to benefit from the N5.9 billion project.

The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, who inaugurated the project, said the recently launched roadmap on water resources underscores the need for short and long term strategies for effective and efficient delivery of water to the people.

“This project commissioning, therefore, further demonstrates that the Buhari administration is committed to completing all viable projects that have positive impact on the lives of our people without any political sentiments,’’ the minister said.

According to News Agency of Nigeria report, about 130,000 people are expected to benefit from the N5.9billion project.

The Secretary to Bayelsa State Government, Serena Dokubo, commended the Federal Government for the project, as such project was needed in other communities.