Governor Diri Pledges More Development In Second Term

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri has assured people of the state of more developmental projects in his second term in office, which commences on February 14, 2024.
The governor made the pledge in his new year message aired on Yenagoa-based radio stations yesterday.
While reaffirming his unwavering commitment towards the overall development of the state, Diri expressed appreciation to the people for their support during the outgone year and in his first tenure.
He said going forward, his administration would actively engage communities irrespective of political choices in order to achieve collective aspirations.
Recounting some of the achievements in various sectors such as education, health, human capital development, Infrastructure, security among others, Diri promised not to rest on his laurels.
He stated that as captured in the state’s 2024 budget, the government will construct an ultra-modern stadium, a renal center at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital at Okolobiri as well as an administrative block for the Primary Healthcare Board.
Diri expressed delight that his administration’s effort to jumpstart the state’s industrialisation had taken a giant leap with his recent assent to the Bayelsa State Electricity Law 2023, saying it promises to be a game-changer for power supply in the state.
While appreciating the House of Assembly’s role in the new law and the entire budget, he said under the electricity law, licences would be issued to private investors, collaboration with existing franchises would be enhanced to expand electricity access in underserved areas and it would also reinforce penalties for non-compliance.
Diri also stated that with collective effort and the unwavering support of people of the state, Bayelsa will make remarkable progress in the new year with focus on sustaining the progress so far achieved while embarking on new initiatives to move the state to greater heights.

The governor stressed the need for unity irrespective of political leanings, noting that so much can be achieved when the people are united.