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Bayelsa's Transformation Certain Under My Leadership-Diri

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 04:57 PM

Written by Daukoru Grey

Bayelsa's Transformation Certain Under My Leadership-Diri

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa state has appreciated Bayelsans for voting him and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo to run the affairs of the state for another four years.

The Governor stated this during a state wide broadcast yesterday, 1^st of October, in commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary and the 28th anniversary of Bayelsa state.

Governor Diri who appreciated the efforts of past administrations said the courage, strength and ingenuity of Bayelsans have sustained the principles of development set out by the founding fathers.

“This is my first broadcast to the state since my inauguration for a second term. I express heartfelt gratitude to Bayelsans for overwhelmingly re-electing me and my deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. We cannot thank you enough for your confidence in our stewardship”.

“Today, we proudly celebrate two momentous milestones: Nigeria's 64th Independence Anniversary and Bayelsa's 28th statehood anniversary. On behalf of the Bayelsa State government and people, I offer profound congratulations to President Bola Tinubu and all Nigerians. To the people of Bayelsa, I also wish you a joyous anniversary celebration”.

“Bayelsa State has come a long way since its creation on October 1, 1996. We recognize and appreciate the efforts of past administrations in our state. The courage, strength and ingenuity of all of us have sustained the principles of development set out by our founding fathers.

Furthermore, your resilience, determination, and faith in our Prosperity Government have been the driving force behind our remarkable progress’’.

The governor said his administration is committed to creating a system where every citizen will have access to basic amenities and also where businesses can thrive.

“We are thus filled with renewed optimism and a steadfast commitment to building a new Bayelsa. A Bayelsa where: Every citizen has access to quality education, Healthcare is affordable and reliable, Economic opportunities abound, Jobs are plentiful, Businesses flourish, Communities are empowered to achieve financial security and well-being’’.

The state helmsman also highlighted key projects embarked upon, in other to give the state a facelift as part of his administration’s urban renewal agenda.

“In this second term, we have continued and embarked on some key projects, which include building an iconic State Secretariat to give Yenagoa a facelift as part of our urban renewal agenda. Towards building the New Yenagoa City, a number of key projects including ongoing construction of the Glory Drive Phase 3, New Legislatures Quarters, New Commissioners Quarters, Affordable Housing Estates and a modern stadium are being executed”.

“Other signature projects include an independent power plant, provision of pipe-borne water within Yenagoa and environs, 1000 Units of Affordable Housing across the 8 Local Government Areas, Onuebum-Otueke Road, Akaba-Okodi Road, Oxbow Lake-Agbura Road, and the Toru-Ebeni-Okumbiri- Kabeama-Bolou-Orua Road”.

Edited By: Manasseh Paul-Worika

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Bayelsa's Transformation Certain Under My Leadership-Diri

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa state has appreciated Bayelsans for voting him and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo to run the affairs of the state for another four years.

The Governor stated this during a state wide broadcast yesterday, 1st of October, in commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary and the 28th anniversary of Bayelsa state.

Governor Diri who appreciated the efforts of past administrations said the courage, strength and ingenuity of Bayelsans have sustained the principles of development set out by the founding fathers.

“This is my first broadcast to the state since my inauguration for a second term. I express heartfelt gratitude to Bayelsans for overwhelmingly re-electing me and my deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. We cannot thank you enough for your confidence in our stewardship”.

“Bayelsa State has come a long way since its creation on October 1, 1996. We recognize and appreciate the efforts of past administrations in our state. The courage, strength and ingenuity of all of us have sustained the principles of development set out by our founding fathers.

Furthermore, your resilience, determination, and faith in our Prosperity Government have been the driving force behind our remarkable progress’’.

The governor said his administration is committed to creating a system where every citizen will have access to basic amenities and also where businesses can thrive.

The state helmsman also highlighted key projects embarked upon, in other to give the state a facelift as part of his administration’s urban renewal agenda.

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The Governor stated this during a state wide broadcast yesterday, 1^st of October, in commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary and the 28th anniversary of Bayelsa state.