Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa, and his Deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on Wednesday took the oath of office for their second term of four years in office.
Diri and Ewhrudjakpo had the oath of office and allegiance administered on them by the Chief Judge of Bayelsa, Justice Matilda Ayemieye at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.
Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office, Diri expressed gratitude to the people for voting him for a second term in office.
“We did not just count the four years that past, but we made the years truly count by prudent use of public funds.
“We did not abandon any project, we completed inherited projects and initiated new ones, and created opportunities for the people of Bayelsa,” he said.
Diri promised to complete the Yenagoa-Oporoma Road as well as the Nembe-Brass Road.
He assured the people of regular power supply and potable water, pledging to accord agriculture great priority in his second term.
The governor sought the continued support of the people, especially the legislature and judiciary to create a more conducive atmosphere for more developmental projects in the state.
NAN reports that dignitaries who witnessed the event included Vice-President Kashim Shettima, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Other were the Vice-President of Liberia, Jeremiah, Joseph Boakai, former Gov. Seriake Dickson and some serving governors and among others. (NAN)
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