BAYELSA@20: A NEW JERUSALEM UNDER GOV. DICKSON SAYS GABRIEL JONAH'S S.A

NEMBE: The Special adviser on students matters to the Otita 1 of Nembe Kingdom, Hon. Godstime Ombu alias 'ituka de chamelion' in his independence message to youths and students of Bayelsa state, has described Gov. Henry Seriake Dickson as the same King David of Israel, stating that under the restoration administration, Bayelsa has been transformed to the New Jerusalem of Ijaw people, a place set aside for the ijaws to be able to discuss and articulate a way forward for the Niger Delta region.

Speaking at Nembe town during an official visit to distribute free jamb forms to interested persons by the Gabriel Jonah educational support program, he also congratulated the wife of the state Governor, Dr. Mrs. Rachael Dickson on her successful delivery of quadruplets, he called on all students and youths to join in the celebration of the creation of Bayelsa state.

His message reads as follows:

"On behalf of myself and the entire gallant youths and students of Bayelsa state, I wish to extend a warm felicitation message to my boss, Hon. Prince Gabriel Jonah and His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State and his Deputy, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah on this wonderful day that marks the creation of our great state.

It is indeed a thing of Joy and a good reason to celebrate our ascension from a small community in old Rivers State to a nation now with might and power, as a country we are also emancipated from colonial rule, truly Bayelsa has provided an avenue for us as a people to discuss and come up with ideas that will better our lives.

Your Excellencies sir, I join well meaning Bayelsans to felicitate and congratulate you, for your noble works in ensuring that Bayelsa becomes the magnificent Jerusalem site of Ijaw people.

Once again, congratulations on the auspicious occasion of Bayelsa @ 20 and Glory to God for safe delivery of our mummy who was delivered of quadruplets.

May the Almighty God continue to guide your leadership"