Group Commends Dickson For S-S Development Commission

By Preye Bagou, Yenagoa

The South South People’s Assembly (SSPA) has commended the Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Henry Seriake Dickson for his sound contributions for the establishment of the South South Development Commission (SSDC).

In a statement issued by the group Publicity Secretary, Comrade Preye Bagou commended Senator Dickson for always making sound advocacy and contributions for the peace, unity, stability and development of the South-South region, Niger Delta, Ijaw Nation and the Nation at large.

The South South Development Commission Bill sponsored by the Senator representing Cross-River South Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong was passed by the Senate in the fourth quarter of 2024, has been signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on Monday.

President Tinubu’s approval of the regional development commission was disclosed by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday, 26th March, 2024, is widely commended by the people of the South-South.

The group said the commendation became necessary and important considering the tremendous efforts and contributions of the federal lawmaker in the national assembly, always raising pertinent issues affecting the people of the region.

The South South Senators Forum Chairman, Senator Dickson made sound contributions and advocacy for the important need for the establishment of a South South Development Commission, when the bill was reopened for second reading in the senate last week Thursday.

Senator Dickson on his contribution of the bill, emphasized that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is not geopolitical, but rather a resource-based commission strategically established to address crises in oil-producing communities.

The group emphasized that the establishment of the commission, is a strategic step in addressing some socio-economic challenges affecting the people of the geopolitical zone, most especially infrastructure, environmental degradation, human capital development, and so on.

Comrade Godwin while describing Senator Dickson as the vocal voice of the region, urged him not to relent in advocating for the peace, unity, stability and development of the region, as he has always demonstrated from his days in office, as Governor of Bayelsa State.

The group while appealing for quick constitution of management of the development commission to manage the affairs of the commission, commended Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong and other Senators of the region for the sponsorship of the bill.

Reporting: Hot News Reporters