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By Amos Okioma, Yenagoa
Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has hinted that he will soon forward the 2020 budget proposal to the State House of Assembly for consideration.
Governor Diri, gave this indication Monday when he met with all the 24 members of the State House of Assembly.
Recall that the immediate past governor, Seriake Dickson, had said he would not forward the appropriation bill as a mark of honour since a new government was coming in place.
Diri however said the meeting with the lawmakers was part of the process for the submission of the bill.
“There is no time at all. We want to hit the ground running, hence this meeting with you all. Let me assure you that the document will come in no distant time. This is the synergy we need to ensure development of the state, Diri said.
The governor called for the co-operation and support of the lawmakers in the new order to meet the aspirations of the people.
The speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt Hon Monday Bubou Obolo, said they were in Government House to congratulate the governor and his deputy governor on the Supreme Court declaration and subsequent inauguration.
He said all members of the assembly made up of the ruling PDP and opposition APC were ready to work closely with the Executive arm for the development of the state, saying members have confidence on the governor and his deputy to on mandate.
The speaker used the occasion to remind the governor on the urgent need to present the 2020 budget.
