New Year: Dickson salutes Bayelsa people pledges to reposition for economic growth

New Year: Dickson salutes Bayelsa people pledges to reposition for economic growth Gov Seriake Dickson has applauded Bayesapeople for the support and encouragement to his administration. The Governor, who stated this in his new message issued by his Chief Presss Secretary Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson on Sunday in Yenagoa. Dickson attributed the achievements of his administration to the divine grace of God and the massive support and love of Bayelsa people. . Dickson also expressed his appreciation to the entire workforce of the state for their extreme show of understanding of the difficult times, especially with dwindling resources of the state.. He challenged and encouraged organised labour and the entire people of the state to continue to work with the government, even in this new yea/ Dickson reiterated that the government is determined to embark on reforms to put the state in proper stead for greater efficiency in all sectors of the economy. The governor highlighted some of the achievements of the administration, despite the harsh realities to include, the massive rehabilitation of infrastructure. He said that massive gains wer made in education, health, agriculture, the three senatorial roads and others that have been completed or attained appreciable levels of completion. Dickson also restated the commitment to diversify the economy of the state, away from the present dependence on oil and gas. He pointed out that with the state’s International Cargo Airport, expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2017, efforts at bringing the state closer to becoming an economic hub will be realised. According to him, while the intentions of the government are geared towards turning around the fortunes of the state, they will also need the support of all and sundry to achieve the set objectives.