Bayelsa Special, Peaceful State, Says Obasanjo *Commends Gov. Diri
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Bayelsa as a special state and pledged to continue to support its developmental efforts, which he said are on course.
The two-time Nigerian Head of State spoke yesterday at his Abeokuta, Ogun State residence during the visit of Governor Douye Diri to felicitate with him on his 85th birthday.
The foremost elder statesman thanked the Bayelsa governor for the visit and commended him for steering the ship of the state in the right direction.
He said despite being a small state in terms of population, his desire is to see a Bayelsa that is beautiful, powerful and that cannot be ignored.
His words: "Bayelsa State is a special state. What I have coveted and strived for Bayelsa is what we are getting today.
"Small but beautiful, s...