Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Wednesday praised his Bayelsa State counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, for his honest and effective service over the past five years.
Fintiri made the commendation during the inauguration of a new Commissioners Quarters and a dual carriage road in New Yenagoa City, as part of Governor Diri’s fifth anniversary celebration.
Governor Fintiri emphasized that Diri’s leadership and achievements over the past five years have been commendable, and the Peoples Democratic Party takes pride in his performance.
Fintiri pointed out that leaders who invest in infrastructure demonstrate a genuine concern for the wellbeing of their people.
He noted, “Anyone who provides infrastructure does so for the greatest number of the people. Senator Diri has etched his name as a governor doing wonders in Bayelsa State and has cultivated special friendship across the country and a fraternal bond within the PDP family.”
Fintiri further stated that Diri has significantly impacted the people of Bayelsa, delivering on his campaign promises and transforming the state in ways that had never been seen before. “Like every other PDP governor, Diri is delivering on his campaign promises and changing the narrative of Bayelsa with speed and precision in a manner that has never been witnessed before in the state,” he added.
Fintiri also observed that those familiar with Yenagoa from a few years ago would recognize the remarkable changes in the city today. He praised the positive transformation and congratulated the people of Bayelsa for the development. “It is exciting to know that this development is fairly distributed across the state. My brother, you have done what everybody knows is good for this state,” he said.
While acknowledging the challenges of governing in the difficult terrain of Bayelsa, Fintiri lauded Diri’s leadership and his ability to address the needs of the people. “This development has its challenges, especially in a terrain that is difficult as Bayelsa’s. It is a task that can only be executed by a large-hearted leader like Diri. You have not only responded to the yearnings of the people of Bayelsa but also made your party, the PDP, proud as well as your friends with this impressive scorecard,” he stated.
In his own remarks, Governor Douye Diri expressed gratitude to the host communities of Onopa and Amarata for their peaceful conduct, which he credited for the smooth delivery of the projects. He emphasized the importance of proper planning for the growth of cities. “We thank you for the support. From day one when we came in, Bayelsa and indeed Yenagoa, the state capital, has been peaceful. And because of your support, we have been performing,” Diri said.
Diri also commended the contractor and the New Yenagoa City Development Agency for their hard work and announced plans to further improve the city’s infrastructure. He directed Lubrik Construction Company to extend the road to link the Tombia airport road for easier accessibility, with completion expected by the end of the year.
In a final note of appreciation, Diri referred to Governor Fintiri as a friend and brother of the Niger Delta, acknowledging his continued support for the region’s efforts to secure a fair deal on oil derivation.
