โThey did it in the past, and having won it nine times, I believe they can achieve what the media has dubbed “Mission X,” which will make it the 10th WAFCON title for Nigeria,โ the Bayelsa governor stated.”
“We have greatly improved our crime fighting efforts using technology. In the recent kidnap of a serving judge in the state, we were able to get him released unhurt.
Bayelsa State advocates for the restructuring of the country based on the principles of fiscal federalism, which includes full control of all natural resources located onshore and offshore within the federating states. We propose that 40 percent of the tax be paid to the federal government, while states retain 60 percent of the revenue generated from their resources.
“The people of Bayelsa are desirious that โhistorical injustices related to the inequitable allocation of resources, alongside the glaring disparities in the creation and distribution of local government areas were corrected.โ
“As a Council, we remain focused on delivering impactful projects that will enhance the quality of life in our communities and drive sustainable growth in line with the Assured Prosperity Agenda of His Excellency, Governor Douye Diri”
Life in the Niger-Delta Region can be quite challenging, consequent upon the negative environmental impact on the communities. Bayelsa State is one that has suffered the indescribable effects, of the hazardous ecological effect of oil prospecting in the area. The Bayelsa State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Biriyai Dambo, SAN in a chat with This…
โWe have a responsibility to stand for what is just and true. We must see ourselves as one and work collectively towards our shared success and progress regardless of our political differences. Let us eschew the habit of pulling down one another. Let us nurture the need of love and tolerance in our lives and promote the virtues of unity and sacrifice in our communities”.
“I have directed that all those involved in the kidnapping of Justice Omukoro be arrested and prosecuted in line with the laws.”
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.
โFake news and deliberate falsehood have become a challenge for the media and our society. The NGE should make concerted effort to tackle the scourge as it endangers good governance, peace, unity and development.”
