Well Explained, funny how i thought about this waste aspect this morning, I was passing by a big chunk of land where wastes are dumped and the thought just breezed through my mind.
I was asking myself what if we have a BioGas Refinery around that said area where these waste with me recycled and refined to Biogas for Electricity and all. That will be less mess around Warri and environ and a better fresh air to breathe in.
And I'm glad someone here asked these very vital questions. And I'm more glad we are having same wavelength of thought as regarding the growth and betterment of the state.
ResetDelta is POssible.
Thank you for these questions, Buna. These are issues I am particularly passionate about.
On electricity, I always like to use the Bonga offshore facility as an example. Bonga generates its own electricity using gas-powered turbines, allowing it to operate independently of the national grid. Now, my question is simple: if we can achieve this offshore, why can’t we replicate something similar here in Delta State, where we have access to enormous gas resources?
My intention is to work directly with gas producers and private investors to establish independent gas-powered plants, starting with industrial and commercial areas around Warri, Ughelli, and other strategic locations. These plants will have dedicated distribution networks supplying businesses, markets, and surrounding communities, rather than relying entirely on the national grid. We will start with selected locations, get the model working, and gradually expand it across the state. I want our people to benefit directly from the resources we are blessed with.
As for waste management, I believe we need to bring the solution closer to the people. We intend to localize waste collection at the ward and local government levels, employ more people within these communities, provide collection equipment, and establish regular evacuation schedules. There is no reason residents should have to wait for waste to pile up before something is done.
I also want us to actively bring recycling companies into Delta through private sector partnerships, establish designated waste sorting points, and create opportunities for our young people to earn a living from recycling and waste processing.
For me, these things are achievable if we get our priorities right. I don’t just want a cleaner Delta or a Delta with better electricity. I want us to build systems that create jobs, support businesses, and genuinely improve how our people live.