While assuring residents of the state of their safety and security, Governor Diri restated his warning to criminally-minded individuals to steer clear of Bayelsa as his administration had invested much resources to guarantee peace and security of the state.
“Let me tell those that are either sponsors or are involved in the kidnap, it is time to give up. You cannot terrorise and intimidate your own people.”
โOnce we are through with the power issue, we will ensure that water is made available in Yenagoa, Nembe and in most of our local government areas.”
the second phase of the road worth N120 billion was awarded by the President Bola Tinubu administration after several formal letters by his administration to the federal government were ignored by the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
โWe want to be number one in sports in Nigeria and I believe we can export football to the rest of the country and beyond. We are encouraged that football keeps our youths happy.โ
“If you ignore education, then you have to build more prisons because crime will soar. For us as a government, education is a priority.”
โAs a coastal state, Bayelsa lies below the sea level and consequently faces the risks associated with ocean rise. About 70 per cent of its land area is occupied by rivers and it borders the Atlantic Ocean on its three senatorial flanks.
โYou either have the knowledge or the skills that will impact your life. As a former teacher, I know that if you are not educated, you will be something else. By this, I’m not referring to only classroom education as it has to be both formal and informal education.โ
โWe truly appreciate this recognition of our modest effort in the governance of our state coming from this ancient city of Ibadan.”
โMy only regret, sadness and pain are that she did not live long enough to reap the fruits of her labour.”
