By Samuel Oyadongha

Yenagoa — Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mr. Konbowei Benson,  has explained that the House leadership embark on the N30 million renovation work on the structures at the state House of Assembly complex to make it conducive for legislative duties.

The roof of the old complex  was at the verge of caving in with several leakages during rainfall, due to years of neglect.

He said though the renovation work was slow, the structures at the complex had contributed to the bad working environment experienced as same contributed to low productivity among the Assembly employees.

Speaking when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Assembly complex, weekend, he urged the contractor handling the renovation work to expedite action on the job.

He said the completion of the project will not only lead to a more conducive work environment but also high productivity.

He said: “Let me assure the staff of a befitting parliament building when the ongoing structural work is completed eventually. We, the members of parliament and staff cannot continue to work under a worsening unsafe and dilapidating chamber while carrying out legislative business. The new Assembly building will create the desired conducive work environment for  members and staff.”

Earlier in his brief, the representative of the contracting firm, Mr. O. Emmanuel, promised to complete the job on schedule, informing that the legislative chamber,  which was built over 10 years ago, had remained a death trap because of the fragile condition of the roof.