Governor Dickson reaffirms commitment to Brass LNG project

Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Monday reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to ensure the actualisation of the Brass Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) project.

The governor made the pledge when he paid a courtesy visit to the Amanayabo of Twon Brass, King Alfred Diette-Spiff at Twon Brass during a “Thank You Tour’’ of Brass Local Government Area.

He told the people of the local government that his administration was ready to partner with the Federal Government and other investors to ensure the take-off of the Brass LNG project.

Dickson, who described the project as “very crucial’’ to the economic development of the state and the country at large, said the state government was also interfacing with stakeholders to ensure the commencement of the Brass fertiliser project.

The governor said that the successful take-off of the projects would go a long way in boosting the state’s economy.

He commended the people of Brass for their support for him during and after his election as governor of the state.

He said the people’s peaceful disposition enabled his administration to embark on projects such as a general hospital and a world-class model secondary school in the area.

He added that the state government had awarded contracts for the construction of a modern landing jetty and water reticulation projects, among others, in the area.

Earlier, King Alfred Diete-Spiff had expressed delight over the governor’s visit and lauded the governor for his developmental strides in the area and the state in general.

The address, which was read by Chief Serena Dokubo-spiff on behalf of the king, highlighted Dickson’s achievements in the areas of security, infrastructure development and appointment of Brass indigenes into positions of trust.

“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.’’

He called for government’s assistance in the construction of the Yenagoa-Brass link road and the reinstatement of Brass as headquarters of the Central Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that highpoint of the visit was the conferment of a chieftaincy title of “Twon Ibe Tolomobor’’, meaning the “Restorer of the glory of Twon Kingdon’’ on Dickson by the Twon-Brass Council of Chiefs. (NAN)