Today, along with my wives, Dr.(Mrs.) Gloria Diri, and Hon. Justice (Mrs.) Patience Ama Diri, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Akpe, his wife, Dr. Favour Akpe, leaders of the state and our valued citizens, we again gathered at the Ecumenical Centre, Igbogene in Yenagoa for the 15th Bayelsa State Annual Thanksgiving Service to appreciate God for the peace, security and progress of the State.
I also thank our people for their prayers and support for this Government of Assured Prosperity as we continue our journey towards building a new and prosperous Bayelsa.
While we continue to sue for peace in the land, I am drawing strength from the popular worship song,โ I have a very big God o, He is always by my side, โฆ.โ, to pray for protection and victory in every turbulent situation. I declare peace and unity in the land. Our State will develop, grow, and attract investors.
As I have always said, our Government is steadily confronting the state's developmental challenges, and we remain committed to completing our ongoing legacy projects across the eight Local Government Areas. Once again, Happy 15th Thanksgiving Day. Nua! i
@Emmanuel_Tips The video is actually recent sha. It was on the same day PO visited Bayelsa. Na just one man get this crowd and he does this on a regular basis. We see it as a norm here in Bayelsa
Today, I joined our father and leader, the former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, for the erection of the โCrude Distillation Unitโ signaling the final phase of the ongoing construction of the Azikel Refinery in Obunagha, Yenagoa Local Government Area of the State.
It is nostalgic to have Chief Obasanjo back at the site of the refinery where he performed the groundbreaking for the project eight years ago.
Let me appreciate Chief Obasanjo, for mobilising potential financial partners and other support towards the completion of this mega project, that has ushered in a new era of industrialisation.
Congratulations to my younger brother and friend, Dr. Azibapu Godbless Eruani, the Group President, for the vision to establish the refinery in his own state with the potential to make our people major players in the oil industry. We truly cannot be playing second fiddle in the industry when the main resources are found on our soil.
I am deeply touched by the honest comments of the former President when he restated the obvious position on the fact that the people of the oil-rich Niger Delta have not benefited enough from their God-given crude oil. It is even more inspiring to hear Chief Obasanjo, advocate an increase in the 13 per cent oil derivation, which was implemented at the start of his Presidency in 1999. God bless you sir for speaking truth to power.
Our government will continue to provide an enabling environment including steady power and security for businesses to thrive.
To Dr. Eruani, the Government of Assured Prosperity will stand firmly with you in this final phase of project completion toward daily production.
One thing I enjoyed seeing during the anniversary is how much young people were involved.
The next chapter of Bayelsaโs story will eventually be theirs to tell.
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The boat regatta was beautiful, but beyond the pictures, it reminded me of how deeply connected Bayelsa is to its waterways.
This is home for us.
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You can celebrate where you are from and still admit there is more work to do.
I think thatโs what 30 years should make us do โ appreciate the journey and think about whatโs next.
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Oxbow Lake was a whole different vibe concert night!
From Timaya , Timi Dakolo, Fege Daddy to our other Bayelsa talents, the music, energy and crowd were everything.
Bayelsa really showed up.
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One thing about Bayelsa, our culture is beautiful.
The dances, the outfits, the music, the different traditionsโฆ you just have to be proud of where you come from.
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