Douye Diri Charges Commissioners, SA to Put Bayelsa Above Personal Interest
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Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has charged the State’s newly sworn in commissioners and one SA Political to work towards the actualisation of the dreams of it’s founding fathers.
Senator Diri made the charge on Monday, 25th August, 2020 during the swearing in ceremony of 24 commissioners at the Executive Council Chamber of Government House , Yenagoa. The governor, who stated the essence of the appointment was service to the people.
The governor also said that the commissioners were assuming office at a difficult moment occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and called on them to put in their best to meet the yearnings of the people.
A statement by his Acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as saying the commissioners were carefully selected in recognition of their capabilities.
He expressed confidence that the new commissioners would contribute meaningfully to the development of the State.
He charged them to be innovative and prudent with the commonwealth of the State while ensuring that they run an open-door policy and undertake projects that are people-centred.
The Bayelsa helmsman called on the new cabinet members to put the interest of the state above personal consideration and ensure that the prosperity agenda of the current administration gets to every part of the state.
His words: “Continue the important work of actualising the dreams of the founding fathers of our great state, Bayelsa, and making it the destination that will truly be the glory of all lands.
“I want to heartily congratulate you on your appointments and also thank you for accepting to bring your skills, capacity and experience to the service of your people.
“The expectations from you are naturally very high. With the inauguration of the executive council, you are expected to hit the ground running and put the necessary structures in place to fulfill the hopes and aspiration of our people. Be prudent with the management of scarce resources”.
