Bayelsa State Government has thanked former
President Olusegun Obasanjo for spending three days in the state, commissioning
remarkable projects such as the Bayelsa Specialist Hospital, World class
Diagnostic Center and the Aquaculture village with 500 fish ponds.
The commissioning of the projects was part of
activities marking the sixth anniversary of the Governor Henry Seriake
Dickson's Restoration Government which also saw the former president inspiring
future leaders of the state during a special interactive session at the Ijaw
National Academy.
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel
Iworiso-Markson in a statement released on Sunday said Obasanjo's visit to
Bayelsa was a rare privilege and a great honour to the government and people of
the oil rich and fast developing state.
According to him the historic visit will remain
memorable in the annals of the state while noting that the former Nigerian
leader came despite his very busy schedule.
The Commissioner also commended immediate past
President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience for hosting Obasanjo in
their country home in Otuoke.
He also thanked former Deputy Senate President,
Ibrahim Mantu, former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Murktar Shagari,
former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana for commissioning the
Bayelsa Health Insurance Scheme office, Malaria, Tuberclosis, HIV/AIDS Research
Center and the Information House respectively.
Iworiso-Markson equally applauded the leadership of
the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by the national chairman, Prince Uche
Secondus for taking part in the grand rally which saw over 6, 000 members of
the APC returning to its fold and commissioning of the magnificent Grand
Pavillion and Boat Club, Oxbow lake.
The statement also commended Former Information
Ministers, John Odey and Labaran Maku, former Governor of Old Anambra State,
Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Alani Akinrinade
(rtd) and other very prominent Nigerians including top media executives,
editors and columnist who joined in the celebration of the sixth anniversary.
Also mentioned in the thank you statement were the
Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers led by the chairman, King Alfred
Diete-Spiff, civil society groups, professional bodies, youth and women
association, past leaders, top government functionaries and other notable
citizens of the state as well as Bayelsans in general.
Above all, the Information commissioner expressed gratitude to God, the people as well as friends of the state for their prayers, encouragement and unwavering support for the Governor Dickson-led administration in the past six years.
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