Eleme LG Chairman Presents 350KVA Transformer To Eteo Community

The Executive Chairman of Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Hon. Philip Okparaji, has presented a brand new 350KVA transformer to Eteo Community as part of his administration’s rural electrification project.
The brand new 350 KVA transformer was presented to the people of Eteo through thier paramount ruler, His Royal Highness Emere Emmanuel T. Akobe and other members of his Council of Chiefs and Elders.
Presenting the transformer, the Executive Chairman stated that the rural electrification project was an initiative for the development of the local government, adding that artisans, residents, business owners and the entire people would benefit from the project.
“Our position on development is clear, this transformer, others presented before now and more to come are for our people.
I have said it, Eleme is ours and we must do all in our power to ensure her development, the artisans, residents, business owners and entire people are the direct beneficiaries of the rural electrification project”, he said.
Receiving the transformer, the paramount ruler, Emmanuel Tekara Akobe thanked the LGA Chairman for the gesture, stating that some parts of the community had been without electricity supply for over eight months.
The monarch while praying for the Chairman and his administration expressed support for the Chairman.
He said: “For over eight months we have not had light, no electricity supply, I spend so much every month on fuel, so to us, you have done nobly, you have brought light, and light is life.
“Our support is with you, continue in this your methodology, we have seen your passion and we urge you to stay focused, don’t pay attention to distractions, we are seeing you, we are with you,” he said.