Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has performed groundbreaking ceremony for the building of 100MW power generating plant and 300mt per day liquefied natural gas facility at Taihu Industrial Park.

He performed the ceremony at Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government.

He said his administration would formulate and implement policies that had created a friendly ecosystem for manufacturing, job creation and sustainable economic growth and development.

The governor said the event marked another achievement for his administration towards industrial growth, energy security and economic transformation.

He noted that the project would bring prosperity to Edo people and open more doors of opportunities for cooperation between his administration and investors.

“We are happy that this great investment is happening in our time. I am not signing MoU but following the law to develop the state. We don’t sign fake MoU, but follow laws in Edo State.

“Today marks another achievement in the state towards industrial growth, energy security and economic transformation. We are gathered here to perform the groundbreaking ceremony for this new power generating and energy processing plants.

“I warmly welcome CCETC, as this project reflects your growing confidence in Edo State as a destination for investment and industrial friendliness.

“When we were first approached on this power plant project, we didn’t waste time in grabbing it, partnering with the company and offering free land for the project.

“What we have here is our land, take it and invest here in Edo State. What matters to us is the investment not the money as we can’t behave like others.

“My administration will not probe anybody but the system will and this is what we are experiencing today.

“In line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, power is the backbone of industrialisation and with this power plant; we are creating an environment- friendly ecosystem for manufacturing, job creation and sustainable economic growth in Edo State.

“To the host community, I urge you to continue to demonstrate hospitality for which we are known.  We are known for developmental stride where communities and investors work together.

“I therefore encourage the host community to support this project, maintain peace and protect this investment for lasting growth, development and profit to our people.

“To our investors and partners, Edo State Government remains committed to protecting your investment and providing an enabling environment for business to thrive.”

Commissioner for Power, Paul Usebor, said the event was another bold step in the journey to transform Edo State into a hub for reliable power generation, industrial growth and sustainable economic development.

He said: “100MW generation power plant will contribute meaningfully to strengthen electricity supply within Edo State and beyond. The 300 Metric Tons Per Day LNG Facility represents a strategic investment in cleaner energy, improved gas utilisation and greater energy security”.

Representative of Taihu, Jiang Fan, said the power generation facility would be completed in six months, adding that it would guarantee reliable power supply for industries and communities.