The Director of Strategic Communications and Documentation in the Office of the Bayelsa State Governor, Mr Justice Joffa, on Saturday said Governor Douye Diri had brought stability to the state since assuming office 100 days ago.
Joffa also said the reduction in the number of active ministries, departments and agencies from 32 to 21 had brought about a sharp drop in the cost of governance.
He said that the stability was a conscious effort by the governor to ensure the steady development of the state. Joffa stated,
“A significant reduction in the number of active ministries from 32 to 21 helped to ensure a reduction in the cost of governance. The extra funds now suddenly available will help drive home other policies that tend to cater directly to the peoples’ needs.
The governor has managed to return an atmosphere of stability to the state at a time when many predicted a descent to low levels. This is credited to his ‘no enemy’ mentality in leadership and the penchant to carry everyone along. The stability of both political and economic structures is needed to be able to add any value and get everything and everyone working again.’
So stable is the vital structures of the state that it has improved both social and economic security levels in the state. A decreasing crime rate is being witnessed as the populace is seemingly looking forward with hope and the anticipation of a prosperous future.”
Speaking on the COVID-19 palliatives by the government to cushion the effect of the lockdown, Joffa said the government ensured that there was no bias or political affiliation in the distribution process.
“Provision and distribution of palliatives and support to people and businesses are being carried out without any consideration of political or otherwise affiliations. Indeed, the general handling of the issue thus far shows a government that knows what it is doing,” he added.
