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Tinubu Observes Moment of Silence for Fallen Soldiers During Bayelsa Visit

Tinubu said the projects would improve electricity supply and backed more people-oriented works, while pledging federal support for Bayelsa’s development.

  • On Friday, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated 60-megawatt gas turbine plants at Elebele in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, commending the independent power project.
  • The Douye Diri-led administration completed the 630-metre Angiama-Oporoma Bridge, Sagbama and Ekeremor Road, plus a 2.9km Dual-Carriageway in Yenagoa to enhance physical development.
  • Unlike recent engagements where Tinubu delegated Senate President Godswill Akpabio to commission projects, the Bayelsa State event featured full Presidential commissioning with notable attendees including President Goodluck Jonathan.
  • During the stakeholder meeting at Bayelsa State Government House, President Bola Tinubu observed a moment of silence honoring Nigerian soldiers who recently lost their lives in Borno State.
  • President Tinubu pledged that the Federal Government would support Bayelsa's development efforts, emphasizing independent power supply as essential for Nigerians to power economic growth.
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SocietyNow broke the news in on Friday, April 10, 2026.
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