Ms Momoh disclosed that EKEDC had completed installations under Tranche A and that Tranche B officially commenced this week.
The defendant, of undisclosed address, was arraigned on a count charge of murder.
He said the contractors have expressed their willingness to speed up their projects to meet the deadline set by the governor.
“Upon sighting of the naval personnel, the crew abandoned the boat and fled,” Mr Alushi said in the statement.
Traditional rulers, politicians, youths, and other stakeholders were present at the programme.
