Nigeria @ 55: Dickson preaches peace …..Asks Nigerians to remain focused ……Congratulates Bayelsans on 19 years anniversary
Felix Okoye
As Nigeria celebrates 55 years of independence and Bayelsa marks 19 years of its creation, Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has urged Bayelsans and Nigerians to remain focused and be supportive to the Governments at all levels.
The governor stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday night by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson.
Dickson who described Nigeria as a blessed and unique country, called on the people to always see the peace, security and unity of the country as a collective responsibility, stressing that, the nation is so endowed that, with peace and unity of purpose, Nigeria can attain its rightful position as a force to be reckoned with in the highly competitive global arena.
According to him, Nigeria’s diversity has proved to be one of the its greatest assets, pointing out that, all that is required is for Nigerians to jettison all parochial, sectional, religious and ethnic inclinations and work in one accord to fully realize the dreams of its founding fathers.
Governor Dickson, while also paying glowing tribute to the nation’s founding fathers, enjoined those in positions of trust and indeed all Nigerians to imbibe the positive virtues of sacrifice, honesty, patriotism and love, which were the overriding principles and qualities, the founding fathers lived and died for.
Congratulating Bayelsans on the 19th anniversary of the creation of the State, he commended the people for the immense support his administration and previous ones have enjoyed from the people, assuring that, his restoration government will continue to deliver the dividends of democracy, despite of the downturn in the economy of the Country.
Hon. Dickson urged Bayelsans to keep faith with the policies and programmes of the restoration government, adding that, it will continue to accord security of lives and property utmost priority, while efforts are also being intensified in improving the infrastructure, manpower development, education and other relevant sectors of the State’s economy.
As December 5 governorship elections draw nearer, Governor enjoined Bayelsans to be mindful of the antics of the opposition, whose antecedents are well known, pointing out that, the people are well placed to know the difference and vote wisely.
The Bayelsa State Governor used the occasion to pay special tribute to the founding fathers of the State for their diligence and commitment, which necessitated the creation of the State in 1996 by the Military administration of General Sani Abacha, noting that, posterity would continue to appreciate them.
