Balyelsa Airport Set For Commissioning On Monday

The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson has disclosed that plans are afoot for the formally commissioning of the Bayelsa International Airport.

The commissioner also stated that the commissioning is expected to take place on Monday, February 10, 2020.

According to a statement in Yenagoa , the Information Commissioner noted that a valedictory State Executive Council Meeting and other crucial state engagements have also been lined up to mark the end of the tenure.

He added that the 2.5KM airport road will also be commissioned at the historic event to be chaired by King Alfred Diete-Spiff, the Amayanabo of Twon-Brass and chairman of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers.

Iworiso-Markson further added that Governor Dickson will be leaving behind amongst many things, numerous infrastructural project that have changed the face of the state, particularly in Yenagoa, the state capital.

He stated that Dickson will equally be remembered for the huge investment in health and education, the reforms in the civil service, transparency and accountability, political stability and complete change of the governance structure in the state.

The statement also disclosed that the commissioning of the airport will be followed by a World Press Conference and the Last Transparency Briefing of the Restoration Government on Wednesday.

Continuing, he said Governor Dickson will use the occassion of the world press conference to give account of his administration’s stewardship and his eight years meritorious service to the state.