Governor Diri delegates authority to deputy during leave

Duoye Diri, the governor of Bayelsa State, has continued his yearly leave.

The governor has delegated authority to Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, his deputy.

Governor Diri said that his leave will begin today, November 25, 2024, via a post on his X account.

In February of this year, Diri, who was sworn in for a second term, said that he had had an extremely busy year. He did, however, reassure the people of Bayelsa State that the state’s government would not be impacted by his absence.

“I am proceeding on my annual leave with effect from today, November 25, 2024,” he said.

Since our inauguration for the second term in February of this year, I have had a very busy year.

“My absence won’t have any impact on the state’s government because His Excellency Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, @iamElaw, is the deputy governor and has the authority to oversee all state operations.

Additionally, my absence won’t in any way hinder the completion of any ongoing projects or programs by other departments, ministries, or organizations.

“With the completion of the restringing of the damaged Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV line, I am pleased that our intervention in the repairs of the vandalized towers is producing results regarding the extended blackout in the State.

Our action was solely for the benefit of the public, as the transmission line is not owned by the Bayelsa State Government.

“I am aware of the suffering and financial losses our people have experienced as a result of the blackout. The people that suffer the most are business owners!

“After the recently vandalized conductor at towers 29 to 31 is replaced, I am optimistic that electricity will be restored shortly thanks to the extensive repair work completed thus far.

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Additionally, I have received trustworthy information that Ula Ikata and Ihuike communities in Ahoada-East LGA of Rivers State have both local and conventional security in place to guard the area until additional repairs are finished.

“Our government has started the process of developing our own Independent Power Plant through the purchase and installation of new gas turbines, even as we fight to restore public power.”

In keeping with our ASSURED Prosperity Agenda, we are dedicated to guaranteeing a consistent supply of power throughout the State.

“Happy New Week, everyone, as I formally begin my leave. “Nua!”