Gov flags off free medical outreaches
The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, inaugurated High Profile Road 24, Okaka, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, yesterday, as Governor Douye Diri began his fifth anniversary celebrations as governor, flagging off medical outreaches as part of the anniversary activities.
Otu, who is Vice Chairman of the South-South Governors Forum, said considering the quality of the road, Diri was making judicious use of the revenues from the federation allocation.
He described his Bayelsa counterpart as a bold and courageous leader whom they hold in high esteem. Otu noted that Diri has made inroads in several areas of the state’s development.
He also applauded Diri for completing projects inherited from his predecessor, noting that this is the essence of continuity.
Otu expressed delight that with Diri on the saddle, Bayelsa will enjoy a 24-hour power supply. He urged the people to continue to support the state government to enable it to initiate more development projects.
For his part, Diri said the Bayelsa landscape is wearing a new look, as his administration will inaugurate projects across the state.
Diri said: “The inauguration of road infrastructure and other projects mark the commemoration of our fifth year in office. The face of the capital city, Yenagoa, is changing for good.”
The governor commended the Obenibe-Epie, King Malla Sasime, and the people for their peaceful conduct, which, according to him, had enabled the contractor to deliver the project.
