Bayelsa Governor Diri Defends Coastal Road Project Feasibility
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, responded to criticism from former Cross River State Governor, Mr. Donald Duke, regarding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project. Duke claimed in a video on Arise Television that the project was unbuildable due to the swampy terrain of Bayelsa, suggesting the need for numerous bridges.
Diri expressed disappointment that Duke, a former governor from the Niger Delta, would make such statements based on political motivations rather than facts. He emphasized that Bayelsa has successfully constructed roads and bridges in similar challenging terrains, citing projects like the Nembe-Brass road and the Yenagoa-Oporoma road.
Diri asserted that the coastal road project is essential for development in the region and is feasible, countering Duke's claims by highlighting the existing infrastructure achievements in Bayelsa.
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