The governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri, has urged people of the state to turn out en masse for the April 10, 2026 visit of President Bola Tinubu.
Governor Diri, who spoke during an Easter Sunday service at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church in his hometown, Sampou, Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area, said the presidential visit was significant and offered an opportunity for Bayelsans to showcase their famed hospitality and warmth to guests.
He stated that the projects to be inaugurated during the one-day visit were central to the state’s economic development and transformation.
The governor prayed for sustained unity across the state, noting that peaceful coexistence remains a defining trait of the Ijaw people.
He said: “I call on all Bayelsans to come out en masse to welcome Mr. President and accord him the hospitality that we are known for. It is part of our culture as Ijaw people to warmly receive our guests.
“We are known for peace and unity. Let us continue to uphold these values as we move forward as one people.”
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the state’s development, Diri said it will continue its infrastructural drive to place Bayelsa on the map of investment, tourism, and economic development.
“Power is a major driver of economic growth, and this project is key to our development agenda.”
He also underscored the significance of the 630-metre Angiama-Oporoma bridge, saying it was a historic milestone for the Southern Ijaw local government area.
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