Yenagoa—Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa state, has commended the partnership between the state government and the Nigerian Airforce.
In a press statement by Mr. Daniel Alabrah, his Chief Press Secretary, Diri gave the commendation when the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao visited him in Government House, Yenagoa.
Diri who expressed government’s willingness to continue to work with the Nigerian Airforce, also appreciated personnel of the Airforce for the high level of professionalism displayed in the discharge of their duties in the state.
Congratulating Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao on his appointment as Chief of Air Staff, Diri expressed confidence that his appointment will help stem the tide of insecurity in the country.
“We handed this state over to God and He is going ahead of us to bring peace. He is helping the state, the country and all the security formations to ensure peace. I thank God for the state of security in the state because God is involved. I thank your officers for their efforts in keeping the state safe.
“Let me also thank you for endorsing the Airforce secondary school in Bayelsa. We are looking forward to it. It is only those that are ignorant and do not know that while we are asleep, some of you are awake to ensure we sleep well.
“I like to also appreciate you for the synergy between the Airforce and the government of Bayelsa even before I assumed office. That had been on because the Airforce had been part and parcel of governance in the state.”
Responding, Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, described Bayelsa as a peaceful state and pledged to work with the government in maintaining the peace.
The governor also received the new Commander of the 16 Brigade, Nigeria Army, Brig-Gen. Azubuike Awolo, who was posted to the state in April this year.
