The Edo State governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the establishment of a 100MW Power Generating Plant and 300 Metric Tons Per Day LNG Facility, Taihu Industrial Park in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government of the State.

Speaking during the event yesterday at Ologbo, Governor Okpebholo, said the project will bring prosperity to Edo people and open more doors of opportunities for cooperation between his administration and investors.

“The event marks another achievement for my administration towards industrial growth, energy security and economic transformation.

“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 ground breaking ceremony for this new power generating and energy processing plants.

“I warmly welcome you 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,” he said. (Daily Trust)