Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged individuals of the state to prove en masse for the April 10, 2026 go to of President Bola Tinubu.
Governor Diri who spoke throughout an Easter Sunday service on the St. Peter’s Anglican Church in his hometown, Sampou, Kolokuma/Opokuma Native Authorities Space, stated the presidential go to was vital and provided a chance for Bayelsans to showcase their famed hospitality and heat to visitors.
He acknowledged the initiatives to be inaugurated throughout the one-day go to had been central to the state’s {economic} improvement and transformation.
The governor prayed for sustained unity throughout the state, noting that peaceable coexistence stays a defining trait of the Ijaw individuals.
He stated: “I name on all Bayelsans to come back out en masse to welcome Mr. President and accord him the hospitality that we’re recognized for. It’s a part of our tradition as Ijaw individuals to warmly obtain our visitors.
“We’re recognized for peace and unity. Allow us to proceed to uphold these values as we transfer ahead as one individuals.”
Reaffirming his administration’s dedication to the state’s improvement, Diri stated it’s going to proceed its infrastructural drive to position Bayelsa on the map of funding, tourism, and {economic} improvement.
He described the 60-megawatt fuel turbine challenge to be inaugurated as vital to bettering electrical energy provide within the state.
“Energy is a serious driver of {economic} development, and this challenge is essential to our improvement agenda.”
He additionally underscored the importance of the 630-metre Angiama-Oporoma bridge, saying it was a historic milestone for the Southern Ijaw Native Authorities Space.
“For over 60 years, our individuals in Southern Ijaw have had no street entry to Yenagoa. This bridge adjustments that actuality.
“These are legacy initiatives that can positively affect our individuals and open up Bayelsa for higher alternatives.”
Talking on the importance of the Easter celebration, he pressured the significance of reflecting on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
“The lesson of the dying and resurrection of Christ is that of affection. God loves us a lot that He laid down His life for us. We should due to this fact love each other, keep united, and keep away from actions that contradict what we have a good time as we speak.”
Current on the service had been the spouse of the governor, Dr. Gloria Diri, Deputy Governor Peter Akpe, the Head of Service, Dr. Knowledge Sawyer, and the Appearing Chief of Workers, Authorities home, Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo.
Additionally in attendance had been the member representing Yenagoa Constituency 1, Chief Ayibanegiyefa Egba, her Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 1 colleague, Werinipre Pamoh, in addition to former Speaker of the State Meeting and Normal Supervisor, Bayelsa Housing and Property Growth Authority, Dr. Tonye Isenah former Secretary to State Authorities, Alabo Gideon Ekeuwei, former state chairman, All Progressives Congress, Dennis Otiotio, Commissioners, Everlasting Secretaries, different appointees and authorities officers.
Times Nigeria