Governor Dickson, who also paid 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.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.He, however, renewed his call on Bayelsans to show some level understanding with the current situation of the economy, which is not peculiar to the State, noting that, even the Federal Government is finding it extremely difficult to meet up with its salary obligation to its workers.Hon. Dickson explained that, the State Government has remained committed to the payment salaries, even under the prevailing circumstances.
With the December 5 governorship elections around the corner, the countriman Governor also 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.He called on the people to out rightly reject violence and all forms of intimidation, which is a well known trademark of members of the opposition, during the forthcoming elections, assuring that, the government will do everything humanly possible to ensure that, elections are held under a peaceful and conducive atmosphere.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.
