The Federal Government has approved funds for the establishment of a limestone granule factory in Ebonyi.
Gov David Umahi disclosed this in a statement issued in Abakaliki on Friday by Mr. Chooks Oko, his Special Assistant on Media.
The statement said the governor disclosed this on Thursday at his hometown, Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government area of the state when the people of Ishielu Local council paid him a New Year homage.
Umahi said the factory, located at Okpoto in the Ishielu Local area, had arrangements for constant electric power supply in the area and neighboring communities to Ebonyi.
“Let me announce to Ishielu people, that before the next two weeks, you will be having constant power supply along those corridors, from Okpoto to Isu, to Onicha communities.
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“We have 60 brand new MVAs produced by the Niger Delta Power Holding.
“The Federal Government has mobilized contractors to start building the factory for limestone granules in Okpoto.
“Mr. President has also approved money for the contractors to take that light from Okpoto through the corridors to Isu, Onicha,” he explained.
The governor also hosted the people of Mebiowa Ọkpọsị Community, led by Dr. Kenneth Okoro; forum of his aides – Ebonyi South Women forum, Ebonyi Reality Movement, Seventh Day Adventist Church, and Ebonyi Grassroots Movement.
