OKOROMA BOAT MISHAP : Diri Orders Health Commissioner To Ensure Free Treatment For Injured Victims

Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State on Sunday, directed the Commissioner for Health to ensure  that all those who are injured in the unfortunate Okoroma boat mishap receive treatment free from the state government.

Diri who gave the directive while speaking during the Easter Service at the King of Glory Chapel, Govt.House, Yenagoa, called on the Commissioner to ensure that those who  have expended for medication before, be refunded back to them.

In his condoles with victims, he said:”As Christians, we believe in the resurrection power, our Lord has risen again.

“As you already know, for us as a government, it is about how we can live in peace and unity as a people. So as a state, no matter our political parties, and no matter our differences, let us look for the common things that bind us together.

“Let me again also use this opportunity of this resurrection day to also condole with all those who lost their lives in the unfortunate boat mishap that occurred at Okoroma in the Brass-bound boat and to those who are injured, I hear some of them are in the hospital.

“Let me use this opportunity to direct the Honourable Commissioner for Health to ensure that all those who are injured in that unfortunate boat mishap receive treatment free from the state government. And whatever that they have expended before, be refunded back to them.”

On the Easter Festivities, Diri, has urged Nigerians, particularly Christians and residents of the state, to emulate  the virtues of love, compassion, sacrifice, peace and humility demonstrated by the Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Governor Diri,  in his Easter message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, said it was love, compassion and the highest form of sacrifice that made Jesus die on the Cross.

“The major lesson in the death and resurrection of Jesus, that Easter signifies, is that of hope for everyone.

“As I join other Christians to celebrate the significant season of Easter, I urge all to rekindle their hope in God and in governmental institutions.

“I call on Christians and residents of Bayelsa to show compassion, ensure unity and peaceful co-existence as well as continuously pray for good governance and progress of our state.

“I also use the opportunity of the Easter celebrations to express appreciation to people of our state for their unrelenting support to the Prosperity Administration under my watch. I am humbled and encouraged by your overwhelming support and prayers at all times.”

He assured that his administration remains firmly committed to its people-centred projects, policies and programmes that are of benefit to the generality of Bayelsans.

“Good governance remains our abiding social contract with the Bayelsa people.”

“I wish you all Happy Easter celebrations.”