The Bayelsa State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Infrastructure has applauded the steady advancement of major infrastructure projects across the state, including the ambitious nine-storey state secretariat building and key road networks in Southern Ijaw.
Following day two of their six-day inspection tour, Committee Chairman, Retired Colonel Bernard Kenebai, expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of construction, particularly on the Angiama–Oporoma/Otuan axis of the Yenagoa-Oporoma Road. Once barely sand-filled nine months ago, the route now features asphalt layers, with just two kilometers remaining to fully link the Oporoma community.
“What we’re seeing now is a testament to proper funding and focused execution,” Kenebai stated.
He also commended progress on the Angiama-Eniwari Road, which has surpassed two kilometers of clearing and sand filling—signaling a strong start to improved rural connectivity.
On the urban front, Hon Chief Ayibanengiyefa Egba (Yenagoa Constituency One) hailed the under-construction nine-storey State Secretariat as a beacon of pride for the capital and the entire state. The building, spanning 3,600 square meters, will feature open-plan offices, a gym, clinic, restaurant, solar energy systems, and inclusive access for persons with disabilities.
During the tour, ESV Moses Teibowei, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to keeping projects on schedule and maintaining top-tier standards. He credited Governor Douye Diri’s unwavering financial backing for the visible progress across sites.
“The Governor’s consistent support has given us the momentum to deliver results,” Teibowei noted.
Legislators from Southern Ijaw Constituencies 2 and 3—Rt Hon Monday Obolo-Bubou and Hon Moses Marlon—joined in expressing appreciation to the state government, contractors, and civil engineers for their dedication.
At the Angiama-Oporoma Bridge, which spans 630 meters, Mr Peter Pan, Project Manager with CCECC, revealed that the bridge is already 80% complete, with full handover of the surrounding road network projected for February next year.
Meanwhile, Engr Tolulope Abolade, representing the secretariat contractors, detailed that 238 piles have already been drilled, with reinforcement and column work now in full swing—remarkable progress just two months into construction.
