The executive Governor of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has dissolve his excos after his inauguration for his second tenure.
Following his pledge to implement a 10-year comprehensive economic plan for the development of the state, he immediately dissolved the executive council (exco), which worked with him in the last four years, thanking them for efforts and work well done.
Governor Diri, alongside his deputy, Lawrence Ehwrudjakpo, took fresh oaths of office and allegiance administered by the Chief Judge, Justice Matilda Ayemieye, at Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Yenagoa.
Present at the inauguration were Vice-President Kashim Shettima; his Liberian counterpart, Jeremiah Kounang; former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience
In attendance were; he Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; former Senate president, Bukola Saraki; Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Adolphus Wabara; ex-National Chairman of PDP, Iyorchia Ayu; former governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson; Senator Ben Murray-Bruce.
Other dignitaries included Governors Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Umaru Bago (Niger), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa).
Diri and his deputy won re-election on the platform of PDP at the November 11, 2023 governorship poll.
They received their certificates of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on November 17.
Diri highlighted the achievements of his administration in his first tenure in sectors, saying his second term would focus on addressing the challenge of lack of access to potable water by the residents.
He said: “With this vision in mind, we have developed a comprehensive and ambitious 10-year economic plan for the state. This plan outlines our strategies and initiatives to diversify and strengthen our economy, create jobs, attract investments and improve the standard of living for the citizens.
“To kick-start the implementation of this economic plan and to engage stakeholders, we are excited to announce the upcoming Bayelsa State Economic Development Summit in Yenagoa. This summit will serve as a platform for sharing ideas, discussing opportunities and forging partnerships to accelerate the economic growth of our state.
“We shall focus attention on areas with comparative advantage, including agriculture, rice, cassava and oil palm production, seeking new partnerships and investors along the way.”
He added that in his second tenure, citizens would have a more active and direct role in shaping and participating in the economy, stressing that “from small business owners and entrepreneurs to industry leaders and investors, everyone has a part to play in driving economic growth and prosperity.”
Diri announced the dissolution of the exco and congratulated the political appointees on their “sacrifices and industry as our first term in office officially ended today.”
At the end, he called for unity and togetherness towards overcoming obstacles, achieving a great feat and building a prosperous, inclusive and resilient Bayelsa State.
(Nation)
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