Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has assured Bayelsans of more developmental projects in his second term in office, which commences 14 February.
Diri, who made the pledge, yesterday, in his New Year message, reaffirmed his unwavering commitment towards the overall development of the state.
He thanked Bayelsans for their support during the out-gone year and his first tenure, stressing that his administration will 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, the governor promised not to relent in his efforts to move the state forward.
He noted that as captured in the state’s 2024 budget, the government will construct an ultra-modern stadium, a renal centre at 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.
