Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has advised the people of Bayelsa State not to despair, despite the challenges of the present times.
He has equally urged all Bayelsans and the Ijaw Nation to rekindle their hope in the greatness of the state and the country, stressing that, if Bayelsa is great, Nigeria will be great again!
According to a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Francis OttahAgbo, the Bayelsa helmsman gave the charge in his message to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the state’s creation as well as the 57th independence anniversary of Nigeria.
While paying glowing tributes to the founding fathers of Bayelsa State, Governor Dickson acknowledged their immeasurable sacrifices that resulted in Bayelsa becoming a reality. “But for the sacrifice, zeal, commitment and dedication of our founding fathers, Bayelsa would have remained a mere dream.
“As I reflect on their role today, I can only but rededicate myself and the Restoration Government I lead to the development ideals of the Bayelsa founding fathers.
This inspires a renewed commitment to uphold, meet and even surpass the expectations of those who laid the foundation on which we are building on. My administration will never disappoint the founding fathers and the people of the state who gave us this mandate, which to us is sacred’’ he assured.
According to the governor, the 21st anniversary of the creation of the state is special, because amongst other things, it coincides with the 57th Independence of Nigeria on Sunday, October 1.
The governor, therefore, calls on Bayelsans and all Nigerians to take advantage of the double celebrations to reflect “on where we were, where we are now, and where we ought to be as a nation.’’