Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has commended security agencies for their collaborative efforts in maintaining peace and security in the State.
The Governor made the commendation at a dinner hosted for staff and students of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, who were on a study tour to the state, at the Chief Dappa Biri ye Conference Centre, Yenagoa.
Governor Diri emphasized the importance of synergy among security agencies in achieving peace and security in the state, adding that the visit will complete the security architecture in the State.
The Governor, represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, noted that the state government has been working to make Bayelsa the most peaceful state in the country to attract investments and boost economic development.
“The vision of our administration is to make Bayelsa the most peaceful state in the country to attract both domestic and foreign investments to complement efforts at achieving enhanced economic development and prosperity.”
Governor Diri expressed his administration’s commitment to enhancing security in the state, saying, “The Bayelsa State Government has been doing its best in terms of security, but we believe that your study will further give us the headway and the tail wind in the area we are not flying very fast.” He thanked the study team for their visit and expressed hope that their report would provide valuable insights to enhance the state’s security architecture.
In his remarks, the Coordinator of the Senior Course 47 study team, Brigadier General Ernest Orakwe, stated that the purpose of their visit was “perfectly achieved” due to the state government’s cooperation and support. “Our tour has been eventful, impactful and memorable,” he said, commending the state government for its warm reception and support.
Brigadier General Orakwe expressed gratitude to the state government and security agencies for their support, saying, “We also want to thank the office of the State Commissioner of Police, the office of the Chairman, Yenagoa Local Government, and down to other establishments that we visited in the course of our duty.”
He noted that the study’s objective of harnessing grassroots intelligence for enhanced internal security operations was well achieved.
The study team’s visit aimed to provide valuable insights into enhancing security in the state.
The dinner was attended by several government functionaries, including the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House, Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo, and the Commissioner for Information, Hon. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai and several other government functionaires attended the dinner.
