November 15, (THEWILL) – The Bayelsa State Handball Team have congratulated the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on his re-election for a second term in office.
The team’s Secretary, Mr. Dimie Okara, who spoke in Yenagoa before the team’s departure to Lagos for the second phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, attributed Diri’s victory to his good stewardship, especially in sports during his first tenure in office.
He also commended Diri for his fair-mindedness and even spread of infrastructural projects to all sections and segments of the State in his first term, most especially his investment in Sports as shown in the performances of the athletes and sports teams in the State.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Handball Association in the State, Dcn. James Dugo, who doubles as the Technical Adviser to the Governor, said that as a result of Diri’s interest in developing the youths in the State through sports, the Bayelsa State Handball Team have been able to win three trophies since he assumed office in 2019.
He equally appreciated the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, for his efforts towards the State athletes and teams.
Dugo also appreciated the people of the state for taking their destiny into their own hands with their massive support for the Governor.
