Governor Diri gave the commendation during a dinner organised by the state government in honour of staff and students of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, who were on a study tour of the state. The event was held at the Chief Dappa Biriye Conference Centre in Yenagoa.
Represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the governor acknowledged the synergy among security agencies operating in the state and urged them to sustain the collaboration to effectively address the state’s security challenges.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to making Bayelsa the most peaceful state in Nigeria, thereby attracting both local and international investments to drive economic growth and prosperity.
While appreciating the study team for choosing Bayelsa for their tour, Diri expressed hope that the outcome of their research would be shared with the state government to help strengthen its security strategies.
He said, “The Bayelsa State Government has done its best in the area of security, but we believe your study will provide insights and serve as a compass for us to improve where necessary.
“You will help us build a more resilient, robust, and committed security system in Bayelsa. We are determined to create a peaceful and productive environment for our people.”
The governor also praised the support and cooperation of various security agencies in the state, attributing Bayelsa’s relative peace to their effective collaboration with the government.
In his remarks, the Coordinator of the Senior Course 47 Study Tour to Bayelsa, Brigadier General Ernest Orakwe, described the visit as highly successful, citing the overwhelming support and hospitality of the state government.
He assured that the findings from the tour, themed “Harnessing Grassroots Intelligence for Enhanced Internal Security Operations,” would be compiled and made available to the state to enhance its internal security architecture.
“Our tour has been impactful and memorable. From the warm reception at Government House to the logistics, administrative, and transportation support, we are deeply grateful,” he said.
He also appreciated the State Commissioner of Police, Chairman of Yenagoa Local Government, and other institutions visited during the tour, stating that all contributed to the success of their mission.
The dinner was attended by top government officials including the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei; Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House, Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo; Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Governor’s Office, Comrade Gowon Toruyouyei; and Commissioner for Information, Hon. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai.
