The federal government has approved funds for the establishment of a limestone granules factory in Ebonyi State to boast electricity supply in Ishielu local government area and environs.
The factory to be located at Okpoto in Ishielu local government area of the state apart from boasting electricity supply will also boost economic activities and attract investors to the area.
Governor David Umahi made the disclosure while playing host to the people of Ishielu on a Christmas and New year homage in his Uburu country home.
The governor while appreciating the people for their solidarity with his government also announced that the industry came with arrangements for constant electricity power supply in Okpoto and neighbouring communities.
“Let me announce to Ishielu people, and it is good news: before the next two weeks, you will be having constant power supply along those corridors, from Okpoto to Isu, to Onicha.
“We have 60 new MVAs produced by the Niger Delta Power Holding.
“The federal government has mobilised contractors to start building the factory for limestone granules in Okpoto.
“Mr. President has also approved money for the contractors to take light from Okpoto through the corridors to Isu, Onicha.”
On the reported outbreak of cholera in the area, the governor instructed the chairman, Obinna Onwe, and stakeholders in the council to take definite actions to contain the disease, pledging to drill boreholes in the area to check water borne diseases.
Umahi urged the incoming administration to consider tackling headlong, the water supply challenge in the state.
The council chairman, Hon. Obinna Onwe, commended the governor for all the good gestures to the people of the local government and assured him of their continued support.
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