Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has congratulated Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State on his inauguration for a second term.
Fielding questions shortly after the Diri’s inauguration ceremony held at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenogoa, Bayelsa State, Governor Eno praised Governor Diri’s statesmanship and inclusive demeanor, calling his election and subsequent inauguration a watershed moment.
These, he said, were evident in the cross-party figures that attended the event, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Kwara State Governor, and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
“For Governor Diri, the presence of the calibre of people you saw here today testifies eloquently to the kind of person he is. He is a man of peace. So, we wish him well in his second term,” Governor Eno said.
Governor Eno advocated for an all-inclusive leadership approach where political biases are eschewed to enhance national development.
“If you observe, you see that we are working together as a team. I think that’s the only way to build this country. We should strive to work across party lines and find a common solution to the problems facing our nation rather than throwing blame at people,” he said.
Governor Diri has promised to do more for Bayrlsa citizens in his second term. He gave the assurance to diversify the Bayelsa State economy as he rolled out a 5-year development plan.
