Projects By Bayelsa Councils Result Of Autonomy, Says Diri *Directs LGs To Build Skills Centre
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said the projects executed by local government councils in the state were as a result of the financial autonomy they enjoy under his administration.
Senator Diri stated this on Tuesday during the commencement of inauguration of projects in seven of the eight councils in the state.
Speaking while inaugurating a one-storey office complex at the Yenagoa local government secretariat, the governor also said that the prudent management of funds under the strict supervision of his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the execution of meaningful projects possible across the wards and communities in the eight councils.
He stressed that his administration does not tamper with allocations accruing to the councils but has rather been as...