“Oooh, that’s a big one,” the newly inaugurated US president said as he approved the document after arriving back at the White House. It was one of dozens of executive actions he put his signature to on his first day in office.
The Honourable Commissioner for Culture, Hon. Keku Godspower, joined the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri; His Deputy, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo; the Chairman of Kolokuma/Opokuma, Hon. Isaac Lelei; and the wonderful people of Kolokuma/Opokuma at Sampou to give thanks to Almighty God for His continuous blessings and mercies upon our land…
“Let me reveal to you why it is important to thank God and have faith in Him. Sometime ago, a senior citizen of this country invited me to Abuja and asked me to perform certain sacrifices but I declined. I told him my faith in God will not allow me to do it. He got angry and told me I would never become governor.”
“As you move on to other responsibilities, we see you as an ambassador of Bayelsa State and we urge you to portray our state in a positive light.”
“The media is what brings light to government’s activities. Your best effort and achievements would be akin to winking in the dark if they are not projected by the media. So, the media is a very important partner of any government all over the world while performing its basic role of informing, educating and entertaining.”
“The partnership between Bayelsa State and the Republic of South Korea is a game-changer for our agricultural sector, and this handover of agric equipment and rice planting demonstration ceremony is just the beginning.”
“The legacy of our heroes calls for a Nigeria where justice, equity, and prosperity are tangible realities for all citizens. It is about ensuring that policies and actions bring about meaningful and positive outcomes, addressing the needs of all Nigerians, and working towards the common good.
“This is not a terrain that is too difficult for anybody to develop. I am happy that we are putting the records straight about the history of developing this terrain”
“Let me use this opportunity to appreciate the top rank and junior officers for all that they are doing to contribute to the peace, security and stability of the state and Nigeria as a whole.
“While we are thanking God for the families of the departed soldiers, we are also celebrating those that are living.”
