BRASS LNG PROJECT, BAYELSA GOVERNMENT TO PARTNER WITH FG ***** as Dickson receives Chieftaincy title

Jesse Ese, Yenagoa

The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Rt. Hon Seriake Dickson, has disclosed his administration’s willingness to partner with the Federal Government and other investors to ensure the actualization of the Brass Liquefied Natural Gas (BLNG) project in the state.

The Governor made this disclosure recently, when he paid a courtesy call to the Amayanabo of Twon-Brass, King Alfred Diete-Spiff, as part of activities of his thank you tour to Brass Local Government Area.

He described the project as a key to the economic development plans of the restoration agenda. He also said the State Government was interfacing seriously with other critical stakeholders to ensure the commencement of the Brass Fertilizer project.

The Contriman Governor, who also got the conferment of a chieftaincy title ‘Twon Ibe Tolomobor’, meaning the Restorer of the glory of Twon Kingdon, by the Twon-Brass Council of Chiefs, furthermore, commended the people of Brass LGA  for their support during and after his election as governor, noting that the people’s peaceful disposition has enabled Government to embark on some impactful projects such as general hospital and a world-class model secondary school in the area.

 He also stated that the present administration has awarded contracts for the construction of a modern landing jetty and water reticulation projects among others in the area.

The Amayanabo of Twon-Brass, King Alfred Diete-Spiff, expressed delight over the visit and lauded the Governor for his development strides in the area and other parts of the State.

Delivering the address on behalf of the Amayanabo, the Amadabo of Ada-ama Community, Chief Serena Dokubo-Spiff, highlighted the Governor’s achievements in the areas of security, appointment of Brass indigenes into positions of trust and infrastructural development.

“Though His Excellency’s visit is a thank you visit, it has to be stressed that you rather deserve our gratitude for your outstanding performance so far in the development of our kingdom. Your activities in the kingdom are visible for appreciation.”

“The peace and security prevailing in our community is easily traceable to you. This is very reassuring in that we have a leadership in the State that is truly committed to the aspirations and yearnings of the people.”