By Julius Osahon, Yenagoa 03 November 2023 | 5:04 am Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, for his performance, saying the state is making significant strides in all areas of development. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, for his performance, saying the state is making significant strides in all areas of development. He particularly commended the governor for consolidating the legacies of his predecessor, Seriake Dickson, which he said contributed to the peace, security and political stability of the state. Obasanjo stated this, yesterday, during the 12th Bayelsa State Thanksgiving Day at the Ecumenical Centre in Igbogene, Yenagoa.The 86-year-old former leader said: “What I saw is more than what I expected. What you have here in Bayelsa that you have to cherish is peace. Comparatively, you have greater peace than other parts of the country. You have security. No peace without security and vice versa.” Here you have security, you have peace and you have stability. “If what is happening here is replicated in all other states in Nigeria, then we will say we have a good country.”In his remarks, Diri expressed appreciation to Obasanjo for honouring and identifying with the people and government of the state.He attributed his achievements largely to the support and cooperation of Bayelsans and to divine grace. “Bayelsans want peace and development. The former governor laid the foundation upon which we are building and everybody, who comes to the state acknowledges the peace and security. So, we cannot go back to the era of violence, impunity and brigandage. The essence of government is to bring peace, development and progress. “Today, we have added value to the development of Bayelsa. We are embarking on meaningful projects and programmes and we thank God for His grace to do these things.” He also appreciated leaders of the state, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, whom, he noted, would have attended the event if he had not travelled out of the country. Senator representing Bayelsa West and immediate past governor of the state, Seriake Dickson, appreciated Diri for sustaining the legacies of his administration, particularly the road projects, the thanksgiving, morning devotion in Government House and the monthly praise night. Dickson said he was a fulfilled man because he successfully handed over power without rancour and the state is peaceful and on the path of development. The guest preacher, Lazarus Muoka of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, in his sermon, described Bayelsa as a blessed land endowed with mineral resources that were the economic live-wire of the country. Obasanjo inaugurated the second phase of the ongoing Yenagoa/Oporoma/Ukubie road from Igeibiri to Angiama in Southern Ijaw Local Council. He applauded the developmental efforts of Dr. Jonathan, who started the project, and Dickson for continuing it. 2 hours ago Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, Martins Oloja, Chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye and his predecessor, Ekpo Nta, yesterday converged on Abuja … 2 hours ago National Director of Mobilisation of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Ari Fekorigha, warned against moves by some political actors to impeach Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. 2 hours ago As more women venture into male-dominated fields, they have been charged to be resilient and consistent in their drive.This was the advocacy at the 22nd Women in Management, Business and Public Service’s (WIMBIZ) two-day conference, with the theme… 2 hours ago Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, for his performance, saying the state is making significant strides in all areas of development. 3 hours ago In commemoration of this year’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, Media Rights Agenda (MRA), yesterday, urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure safety of practitioners, by prosecuting errant state and non-state actors. 3 hours ago The Nigerian Railway Corporation has failed to reach its target of 90 cargo haulage trips monthly via the $1.5 billion Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail that was launched about two months ago. 3 hours ago Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Cecilia Bolaji, yesterday, said ensuring women have access to decent work and social protection is crucial for promoting gender equality and reducing poverty…. 3 hours ago The Nigerian Army has arrested youths in Yache-Ijiegu community in Yala Local Council of Cross River State, over alleged killing of a soldier during recent communal clash with some Tiv settlers. 3 hours ago Amid outcry by Nigerians on the subject of some subheads in government’s spending while severe hardship dot across the country, the National Assembly yesterday, passed the N2.176 trillion supplementary budget requested by President Bola Tinubu. 3 hours ago The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Mustapha, yesterday, said that the armed forces would be fully on ground towards ensuring a peaceful, violence-free and credible election in Kogi State.
Comments