Gov Dickson
The
German Ambassador to
Nigeria, Dr Bernhard Schlagheck on Tuesday joined
other well-meaning individuals and organisations across the world, in
commending Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State for his outstanding
achievements in office.
According to a statement by Chief Press
Secretary to the Governor, Mr Francis Ottah Agbo, the German Ambassador gave
the commendation during a courtesy call on the Governor in Government House,
Yenagoa.
Dr Schlagheck, who is currently touring
the South-South States of Nigeria, said he is pleased with Governor Dickson's
performance in the areas of education, infrastructure and healthcare.
Speaking on the purpose of the visit,
the Ambassador noted that, it was to enable him have firsthand knowledge of the
economic potentials, as well as problems confronting the region, with a view to
identifying possible areas of collaboration.
His words, "I'm quite impressed
with what I'm seeing here in Bayelsa, particularly when it comes to human
capacity development, education and health. Because human development is really
very crucial and a pivotal area for the development of Nigeria as a whole,
particularly here in the South-South.
"I think your Government has done a
great job not only in education but also in infrastructures. In your six years
as Governor, you've performed well. And so, part of the reason for my visit is
to congratulate and encourage you in continuing the good works you've been
doing so far."
Responding, Governor Dickson appreciated
the envoy for the visit and solicited German collaboration in driving the
development of small and medium scale enterprises, vocational training and
housing facilities.
According to Honourable Dickson, his
administration would focus attention, not only on the completion of ongoing
projects, but also massively invest in the housing sector to improve the
well-being and welfare of the people.
He assured the Ambassador of his
administration's commitment towards promoting and sustaining the prevailing
security situation, investing in tourism and other social activities to thrive
in the state.
"In the remaining two years of my
government, having delivered on education and consolidating in healthcare,
infrastructure and agriculture, I'm preparing our state for tourism.
"Our focus will also be on mass
housing which the people have a right to. I'm pointing this out because you
Germans have solutions to a number of these needs.
"Let me also use this opportunity
to assure you that our state is safe and stable and will be good place for
German businesses, industries and entrepreneurship.
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