IJAW DAY CELEBRATION: GOV DICKSON CHARGE IJAW ELITES TO GIVE GREATER ATTENTION TO MANPOWER AND INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT

23/02/2013
IJAW DAY CELEBRATION: GOV DICKSON CHARGE IJAW ELITES TO GIVE GREATER ATTENTION TO MANPOWER AND INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has identified manpower and infrastructural development as major challenges facing the Ijaw Nation.

Governor Dickson, who stated this at this year’s Ijaw Day Celebration at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa, noted that it was in realization of this need that his administration has made huge investments in the education sector.

According to Hon. Dickson, Government has awarded 140 Doctorate Degree, 400 masters degree scholarships as well as 300 at the post primary level in choice schools both within and outside the country in the last one year of his Restoration administration.

He urged Ijaw people especially those in positions of authority to encourage excellence among the young ones and uphold the time tested values of hard work, truthfulness and selflessness.

Describing the Ijaws as a resilient people who have conquered their environment, the Governor also enjoined them to continue to speak with one voice to promote the unity and cohesion of the Ijaw Nation.

While commending the Acting President of the Ijaw National Congress Chief Joshua Benamaisia and other members of the congress, he called on the various aspirants and their supporters to ensure hitch-free INC elections.

Hon. Dickson who also reaffirmed his commitment to protect the collective interest of the Ijaw Nation called for continued prayers and support for President Goodluck Jonathan and the present administration to succeed at State and national levels.

Daniel Iworiso-Markson Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Bayelsa State