Dickson Attends Lokpobiri’s Inauguration Reception, Congratulates Him On His Appointment As Minister Of State, Petroleum Resources

By Preye Bagou, Yenagoa

The Former Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has congratulated the newly sworn-in Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri on his appointment.

Hot News gathered that the reception of the newly sworn-in Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri was attended by political and traditional leaders across political parties from Bayelsa state and beyond at his residence in Abuja

Dickson who on Monday attended the inauguration reception of the petroleum minister at his Abuja residence, joined several dignitaries from Bayelsa state and beyond to congratulate and celebrate with Lokpobiri on his appointment.

The congratulatory statement of the national lawmaker was made known through his official facebook handle, assuring the petroleum minister of total support to ensure that the people of Bayelsa West, Bayelsa State, the Ijaw Nation and Nigeria at large, benefits from the minister’s services in the petroleum ministry.

Dickson urged the populace to give Lokpobiri the necessary support, encouragement and prayers to bring in his wealth of knowledge, ideas and experience to render quality services towards the growth and development of the Bayelsa West, Bayelsa State, Ijaw Nation and Nigeria at large.

The congratulatory statement reads: “On Monday, I attended the reception of the Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri at his residence in Abuja which was well attended by several dignitaries from Bayelsa state and beyond.

“On behalf of my family, the good people of Bayelsa West Senatorial District and indeed the entire Bayelsa State and the Ijaw nation, I offer sincere and heartfelt congratulations to my brother Senator Lokpobiri and wish him a very fruitful tenure that will add to the development of our people, the Senatorial District in particular, Bayelsa State and the Ijaw nation in general.

“As it is my practice and tradition, I have always supported every Bayelsan and Ijaw man at the national level irrespective of political differences, platform or position and I have no doubt that Senator Lokpobiri understands the issues and will bring to bear his wealth of experience in ensuring that our people in Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Bayelsa State, the Ijaw nation and Nigeria at large, benefit from his services at his ministry.

“I urge him to collaborate with the Bayelsa State Government to fast track development in our state.

“Senator Lokpobiri has my full support and I call on all our people to give him full support, encouragement and prayers.