Bayelsa is a Model for Full Local Govt Autonomy… Gov Diri
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again said the state government does not tamper with funds accruing to local government councils in the state as they all enjoy full autonomy.
Speaking at Biseni in Yenagoa Local Government Area during the inauguration of a 30-bed primary health centre built by the council, Governor Diri insisted that his administration only supervises the third tier of government.
He stated that the autonomy has enabled council chairmen to execute projects like the Biseni health centre.
Diri lauded the council chairman for the project, which he said was in line with his administration's policy of making healthcare available and affordable to the people.
The Bayelsa helmsman approved an upgrade of the primary health centre to a cottage hospital...