Tinubu’s Visit Will Boost Bayelsa Economy, Attract Investment – Official

The Bayelsa State government says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned visit to the state will open a new phase of economic growth and attract investment.

The special adviser to the Governor on SMEs, Hon. Jonathan Obuebite, said the projects lined up for commissioning are not just state achievements but developments with national economic importance.

He said key projects such as the 60-megawatt gas turbine, the Angiama-Oporoma Bridge, the New Yenagoa City–Gbarantoru Road and the Sagbama–Ekeremor Road would improve power supply, ease movement and boost business activities.

According to him, the gas turbine project in particular would support industrial growth, while the bridge would connect communities that have been cut off for decades, opening up new opportunities for trade and development.

He added that the road projects across the state would improve access, reduce travel time and better connect Bayelsa to other parts of the country.

Obuebite said the ongoing developments show a clear effort to position Bayelsa as a destination for investment and economic activities, noting that the impact is already being felt in both urban and rural areas.

He urged residents to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the President’s visit to showcase the state’s progress and unity.

“This is a historic and symbolic moment for our state. I encourage all Bayelsans to turn out en masse to receive the President and celebrate these landmark achievements that will define our future.

“Today, the governor is rewriting our history in a positive direction. Bayelsa is now among the comity of states, going beyond boosting investor confidence to setting the pace for economic growth and sustainable investment,” Obuebite added.