Bayelsa State’s government has committed to implementing more development projects and programmes, as promised to the people of the state. Governor Douye Diri said this when he gave an audience to the Bayelsa Elders Council leadership at his office in Government House, Yenagoa, on Monday.
Represented by his deputy, Peter Akpe, he echoed the sentiment that the Assured Prosperity Administration had made significant strides since its inception in February 2020 but would still persist in tackling development issues. Diri acknowledged the Elders Council’s contribution to government cooperation throughout history.
He emphasised the importance of maintaining cooperation to achieve their ultimate objective of creating a better, safer, and more prosperous Bayelsa. Diri expressed gratitude towards the Bayelsa Elders and other well-meaning individuals of the state for their assistance and cautioned them against giving up guidance and counselling to help the current administration remain strong.
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According to Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd.), the Bayelsa Elders Council’s primary responsibility was to work with the government to promote growth in the state. Rear Admiral John Jonah praised Akpe, on behalf of the Elders Council, for his appointment as deputy governor and for their ongoing efforts in promoting the state’s overall development.
The Bayelsa Elders Council Chairman was joined by his Vice, Elder Zee Debekeme, Secretary-General Chief Douyi Douglas Naingba, Retired Major Andrew Oputa, Francis Sikoki, Lady Love Amaseimogha, Dr Josephine Igodo, Chief Augustine Lugbenwei, and Dr Georgina Ngeri-Nwagha.
Among the distinguished government officials present were the Acting Chief of Staff, Government House, Irorodamie Komonibo; the Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Governor’s Office, Comrade Gowon Toruyouyei, and the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai.
